The People vs. John Doe Trailer (1916)
10 December 1916 Drama, Crime 60 mins
A farmer is unjustly convicted of a homicide he did not commit.
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Cast
Harry De More as John Doe
Evelyn Selbie as Mrs. Doe
Willis Marks as Doe's Brother
Leah Baird as Woman Lawyer
George Berrell as Wealthy Farmer
Maude George as His Sister (as Maud George)
Charles Hill Mailes as Detective
R. Cecil Smith as Prominent Lawyer
Crew
Lois Weber Director
Lois Weber Writer
Lois Weber Producer
Allen G. Siegler Director of Photography
International Titles
God's Law Trailer
International Releases Dates
United States 10 December 1916
Production Companies
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