---
title: "On Trial"
year: 1954
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/on-trial-1954"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 92412
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# On Trial (1954) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/on-trial-1954

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

On Trial is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Jolly Film, Franco London Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A prosecutor confronts his father's wrongful conviction to uncover the truth."

### Why Watch
- Compelling courtroom investigation
- Atmospheric 1950s Franco‑Italian production
- Directed by acclaimed Julien Duvivier

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime approaches two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with legal injustice and moral duty, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, mystery, courtroom

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/on-trial-1954#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Julien Duvivier
- **Networks / Studios**: Jolly Film, Franco London Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Gélin** as *Léonard Maurizius*
- **Madeleine Robinson** as *Elisabeth Maurizius*
- **Eleonora Rossi Drago** as *Anna Jahn*
- **Anton Walbrook** as *Grégoire Waremme*
- **Charles Vanel** as *Wolf Andergast*
- **Berthe Bovy** as *La grand-mère*
- **Denis d'Inès** as *Pierre-Paul Maurizius*
- **Claude Arlay**
- **Pierre Asso** as *Le maître-chanteur*
- **Paola Borboni** as *Madame Bobika*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed "On Trial"?
It was directed by Julien Duvivier.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the film?
Prosecutor Etzel discovers his father sentenced Leonardo Maurizius on mere presumptions and seeks the truth.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on 6 April 1954 in France.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Daniel Gélin, Madeleine Robinson, and Anton Walbrook.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a crime, drama, and mystery film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [On Trial — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/92412)
- [On Trial (1954 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Trial_(1954_film))
- [On Trial (1955) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/261116-on-trial/prehled/)
- [On Trial (1960) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/73639-on-trial)
- [On Trial (1939)](https://www.sms.cz/film/on-trial-1939)
- [On Trial (1917) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/191039-on-trial)

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