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The People vs. John Doe (1916) — Ligoscope

The People vs. John Doe

Film · 1916

The People vs. John Doe

60 min · Directed by Lois Weber

A farmer is unjustly convicted of a homicide he did not commit.

Cast

Harry De More

John Doe

Evelyn Selbie

Evelyn Selbie

Mrs. Doe

Willis Marks

Willis Marks

Doe's Brother

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Woman Lawyer

George Berrell

George Berrell

Wealthy Farmer

Crew

Director: Lois Weber
Producer: Lois Weber
Writer: Lois Weber
Cinematography: Allen G. Siegler

Details

Studios: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries: United States of America
Release: December 10, 1916

Themes

capital punishment

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R. Cecil Smith

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