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An Act of Murder

“Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?”

1948

1h 31m

Director: Michael Gordon

Writers: Robert Thoeren, Michael Blankfort

Overview

A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.

Cast

9 people

Photo of Fredric March as Judge Calvin Cooke

Fredric March

Judge Calvin Cooke

Photo of Edmond O'Brien as David Douglas

Edmond O'Brien

David Douglas

Photo of Florence Eldridge as Catherine Cooke

Florence Eldridge

Catherine Cooke

Photo of Geraldine Brooks as Ellie Cooke

Geraldine Brooks

Ellie Cooke

Photo of Stanley Ridges as Doctor Walter Morrison

Stanley Ridges

Doctor Walter Morrison

Photo of John McIntire as Judge Ogden

John McIntire

Judge Ogden

Photo of Will Wright as Judge Jim Wilder

Will Wright

Judge Jim Wilder

Photo of Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Russell

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Russell

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