The Prosecutor

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Release date: February 20, 1917
Duration: 60 minutes
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Overview

Prosecutor Olsen's lover, the singer-songwriter Betsy, leaves him for a new passion. And he, speaking in court as a prosecutor, remains deaf to the dictates of feelings, a ruthless servant of the harsh Law. Some time later, Betsy kills her new lover in a fit of jealousy; Olsen, who retained his feelings, nevertheless becomes her accuser at the trial. He seeks the condemnation of Betsy, but comes to the realization that he lived unrighteously, allowing himself to be judged, becoming a servant of Themis. Exit in the classic tradition of the great mute: Olsen commits suicide.

Starring

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Nathalie Lissenko
Betty Clay, artist from cafe chantant
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Ivan Mosjoukine
Eric Olsen, prosecutor
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Vera Orlova
Olsen's sister