The People vs. John Doe (1916)
Overview
A farmer is unjustly convicted of a homicide he did not commit.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.299 |
Directed By
Lois Weber
TOP CAST
Harry De More
John Doe
Evelyn Selbie
Mrs. Doe
Willis Marks
Doe's Brother
Leah Baird
Woman Lawyer
George Berrell
Wealthy Farmer
Maude George
His Sister (as Maud George)
Charles Hill Mailes
Detective
R. Cecil Smith
Prominent Lawyer
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