

The 13th Juror
Synopsis
A 1927 American mystery film directed by Edward Laemmle and written by Charles Logue and Walter Anthony. It is based on the 1908 play Counsel for the Defense by Henry Irving Dodge. Richard Marsden is a long-time friend of Henry Desmond, a powerful and successful attorney. The district attorney plan to break Desmond by having George Quinn infer that Marsden's wife is having an affair with the lawyer.
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November 13, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Anthony, Charles Logue
- Original Title
- The 13th Juror
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Laemmle
Walter Anthony, Charles Logue
Ben F. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Anthony
Writer
Edward Laemmle
Director
Charles Logue
Writer
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 13th Juror
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What is The 13th Juror about?
A 1927 American mystery film directed by Edward Laemmle and written by Charles Logue and Walter Anthony. It is based on the 1908 play Counsel for the Defense by Henry Irving Dodge. Richard Marsden is a long-time friend of Henry Desmond, a powerful and successful attorney. The district attorney plan to break Desmond by having George Quinn infer that Marsden's wife is having an affair with the lawyer.
Who directed The 13th Juror?
The 13th Juror was directed by Edward Laemmle.
Who stars in The 13th Juror?
The principal cast of The 13th Juror includes Anna Q. Nilsson, Francis X. Bushman, Walter Pidgeon, Martha Mattox, Sidney Bracey.
When was The 13th Juror released and how long is it?
The 13th Juror was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
