| The Confession | |
| Director: | Bertram Bracken |
| Starring: | Henry B. Walthall |
| Studio: | National Film Corporation of America |
| Runtime: | 77 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
The Confession is a 1920 American silent drama film[1] directed by Bertram Bracken, based on the play of the same name by Hal Reid.[2] The film stars Henry B. Walthall as Father Bartlett, a priest who refuses to reveal the identity of a killer after hearing his confession, even though Bartlett's brother Tom is on trial for the crime.[3]
The film was re-released in 1927 under the title Confession.[4]
Upon release, a reviewer for Kansas City, Missouri's The Independent wrote a positive review of the film, praising Walthall's performance and calling the film "the strongest dramatic picture that has come out of motion picture studios."[5]