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On Trial
On Trial

On Trial

YOU SIT ON THE JURY! you...DECIDE THE FATE OF A MAN WHO IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE!

Genres

Drama

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An ambitious attorney (Edward Norris) tries to prove a man (John Litel) who killed to protect his wife's (Margaret Lindsay) honor was justified.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

61 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

01 April 1939

Country

United States of America

Cast

Margaret Lindsay

Margaret Lindsay

Mae Strickland

John Litel

John Litel

Robert Strickland

Edward Norris

Edward Norris

William Arbuckle

Janet Chapman

Janet Chapman

Doris Strickland

James Stephenson

James Stephenson

Gerald Trask

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Mr. Glover

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Mr. Gray

Earl Dwire

Earl Dwire

Judge

Gordon Hart

Gordon Hart

Dr. Morgan

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Harry Dean

Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Joe Burke

Kenneth Harlan

Kenneth Harlan

Mr. John Trumbell - Juror #3

Vera Lewis

Vera Lewis

Mrs. Leeds-Juror #8

Nat Carr

Nat Carr

Clerk

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

Mr. Summers - Juror #6

Cliff Saum

Cliff Saum

Bailiff

Nedda Harrigan

Nedda Harrigan

Joan Trask

John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Radio Announcer (uncredited)

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