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Movie·1959·1h 45m

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Directed By

Stuart Burge

Country

United States of America

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The Story

These dueling one-act comedies highlight the work of playwright John Mortimer. In "The Dock Brief," an ill-prepared attorney is put to the test when his client confesses to killing his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline?" a father with good intentions tries to protect his wife and daughter from the bad things in life.

Written By

John Mortimer

Producer

David Susskind

Themes

stage play

Production House

National Telefilm Associates
Broadway Theatre Archive

Audience Score

80%

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Cast

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

George Rose

George Rose

Leueen MacGrath

Leueen MacGrath

Bin

Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Caroline

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Crew

David Susskind

David Susskind

Producer

Stuart Burge

Stuart Burge

Director

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

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