The Leavenworth Case (1923 film)

The Leavenworth Case is a 1923 American silent mystery film directed by Donald Crisp. It is based on the 1878 novel of the same name by Anna Katharine Green. The film stars Ena Gregory, Raymond Hatton, and Walter Long.

The story revolves around the murder of wealthy Horatio Leavenworth. A young lawyer, Everett Raymond, is hired to defend Raymond’s niece, Eleanor Leavenworth, who is accused of the crime. Complicating matters is the fact that Raymond is also secretly in love with Eleanor. The film follows Raymond's investigation into the crime, uncovering a web of suspects and hidden motives amongst the Leavenworth family and their associates. He must unravel the truth to exonerate Eleanor and bring the true killer to justice.

The film is considered a lost film as no complete prints are known to survive. Fragments, however, are reported to exist. The Leavenworth Case was one of several film adaptations of Green's popular novel. While specifics may vary across adaptations, they generally center on the core mystery of the murder and the efforts to solve it. The 1923 version is notable for its early silent film adaptation of a classic detective story.