Acquitted

A young man is wrongfully accused of a murder he did not commit. While imprisoned, he learns that the real killer is planning to flee the country. He must find a way to escape and bring the true culprit to justice before it's too late.

Acquitted received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its suspenseful plot and Milestone's direction, though some found certain elements to be melodramatic.

• Praised for its intricate plot and direction.

• Some noted the performances as being strong.

• Felt occasionally melodramatic by some reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for Acquitted (1929) is not widely documented through modern platforms like Google Reviews, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of user likes and dislikes.

This film was one of the early sound films, and its integration of dialogue and music was considered a significant technical achievement at the time.