Perjury (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1921, Perjury is a drama film directed by Harry F. Millarde, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha. Moore is discovered with a revolver in his hand, standing over Gibson's dead body. In fact, Moore’s best friend committed the murder, but Moore is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Impulsively Martha remarries to a man who proves to be a brute. When Moore is set free after the real murderer confesses, he visits his former wife just as her husband attacks her. In a struggle, Moore shoots him in self-defense and is then reunited with his family.
Who’s in it. Perjury stars William Farnum as Robert Moore, Sally Crute as Martha Moore, Alice Mann as Helen Moore and Francis Joyner as Edward Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Perjury sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perjury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perjury tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perjury (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perjury change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Perjury worth watching?
- Perjury holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Perjury?
- Perjury stars William Farnum, Sally Crute, Alice Mann, Francis Joyner and Frank Shannon.
- When was Perjury released?
- Perjury was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.