The World Was His Jury (1958)
In this drama, a sea captain is accused of negligence when his ship sinks and 162 passengers drown. A zealous defense attorney, proud of his perfect track record, is assigned to defend the sailor. Though the captain is clearly guilty, the DA gets him acquitted. Afterward, the lawyer's wife and friends are utterly disgusted and end up leaving him. In the end, the lawyer vindicates himself by proving that the captain is indeed innocent. He then brings the guilty ship's mate to justice. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Edmond O'Brien, Mona Freeman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Fred Sears
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Synopsis of The World Was His Jury
In this drama, a sea captain is accused of negligence when his ship sinks and 162 passengers drown. A zealous defense attorney, proud of his perfect track record, is assigned to defend the sailor. Though the captain is clearly guilty, the DA gets him acquitted. Afterward, the lawyer's wife and friends are utterly disgusted and end up leaving him. In the end, the lawyer vindicates himself by proving that the captain is indeed innocent. He then brings the guilty ship's mate to justice. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The World Was His Jury
- Edmond O'Brien - David Carson
- Karin [Katharine] Booth - Polly Barrett
- Paul Birch - Martin Ranker
- Harvey Stephens - Judge Arthur Farrell
- Hortense Petra - Pretty Girl
- Richard H. Cutting - District Attorney Wendell
- Mona Freeman - Robin Carson
- Robert McQueeney - Capt. Jerry Barrett
- Dick Cutting - D. A. Wendall
- Carlos Romero - Lot Mate Johnson
- John Beradino - Tony Armand
- Director(s):
- Fred Sears
- Writer(s):
- Herbert Abbott Spiro
- Producer(s):
- Sam Katzman
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