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Strange People

1933-06-16 · 64 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Mystery

All 12 jury members who sent an innocent man to the gallows are gathered together for a demonstration of how convictions can be made on circumstantial evidence. During the proceedings, a phony murder is quickly revealed as the real thing.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John DarrowJohn DarrowJimmy Allen - the Auto Salesman
Gloria SheaGloria SheaHelen Mason - the Secretary
Hale HamiltonHale HamiltonJ.E.Burton - the Attorney
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasJohn Davis
J. Frank GlendonJ. Frank GlendonRobert Crandall - the Butler
Michael VisaroffMichael VisaroffEdwards - the Caretaker
Jack PennickJack PennickThe Plumber
Jerry MandyJerry MandyTony Scabolotto - the Barber
Lew KellyLew KellySmith - the Insurance Agent
Jane KeckleyJane KeckleyMrs. Reed - the Seamstress
Mary FoyMary FoyMrs. Jones - the Housekeeper
Frank LaRueFrank LaRueKelly
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneAl Burke
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanThe Radio Repairman
Gordon De MainGordon De MainFirst Detective
Roger MooreRoger MooreJoe Young
Jay WilseyJay WilseyTraveller

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