The Jury's Secret(1938)
He Dared Death To Save A Stranger!... Why?
A reporter covering a murder trial guesses that the murderer of a ruthless businessman is her ex-fiancé and persuades him to confess and clear the innocent man on trial.
Movie: The Jury's Secret
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Walter Russell
Linda Ware
Mrs. Sheldon, Bill's Mother
Mary Norris
Bill Sheldon
John Morrow
District Attorney
Brandon Williams
Judge Pendegast
John, Butler
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A reporter covering a murder trial guesses that the murderer of a ruthless businessman is her ex-fiancé and persuades him to confess and clear the innocent man on trial.
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1938-01-16
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He Dared Death To Save A Stranger!... Why?
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