On Trial

Nan
1h 1m
1939
5.5 /10 (3)

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

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-04-01

Top Billed 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

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