Strange People

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.

Cast

John Darrow

as Jimmy Allen - the Auto Salesman

Gloria Shea

as Helen Mason - the Secretary

Hale Hamilton

as J.E.Burton - the Attorney

Wilfred Lucas

as John Davis

J. Frank Glendon

as Robert Crandall - the Butler

Michael Visaroff

as Edwards - the Caretaker

Jack Pennick

as The Plumber

Jerry Mandy

as Tony Scabolotto - the Barber

Lew Kelly

as Smith - the Insurance Agent

Jane Keckley

as Mrs. Reed - the Seamstress

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