On Trial (1939)
Overview
An ambitious attorney (Edward Norris) tries to prove a man (John Litel) who killed to protect his wife's (Margaret Lindsay) honor was justified.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.537 |
Directed By
Terry O. Morse
Crew
Elmer Rice
Terry O. Morse
Don Ryan
James Gibbon
Everett Alton Brown
Arthur Lueker
Howard Shoup
Bryan Foy
Bernhard Kaun
Esdras Hartley
L. William O'Connell
Howard Shoup
TOP CAST
Margaret Lindsay
Mae Strickland
John Litel
Robert Strickland
Edward Norris
William Arbuckle
Janet Chapman
Doris Strickland
James Stephenson
Gerald Trask
Larry Williams
Mr. Glover
William B. Davidson
Mr. Gray
Earl Dwire
Judge
Gordon Hart
Dr. Morgan
Charles Trowbridge
Harry Dean
Sidney Bracey
Joe Burke
Kenneth Harlan
Mr. John Trumbell - Juror #3
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Leeds-Juror #8
Nat Carr
Clerk
Stuart Holmes
Mr. Summers - Juror #6
Cliff Saum
Bailiff
Nedda Harrigan
Joan Trask
John Ridgely
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
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