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On Trial

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1939-04-01

Runtime: 61 mins

Director: Terry O. Morse

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: On Trial

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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