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The Court of Last Resort was founded by Erle Stanley Gardner in the 1950s. The team sought to reveal whether someone already found guilty might really be innocent. The show dramatized the original crime then followed the investigation. Actual cases were used.
IMDb 7.4/1019571 season
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Season 1
4 episodes

  • 1. Clarence Redding Case

    1. Clarence Redding Case

    Innocent drifter accused of murdering young women.
    Innocent drifter accused of murdering young women.
    NR
    26min
    Dec 5, 1957

  • 2. Jim Thompson Case

    2. Jim Thompson Case

    Indian chief accused of murdering his wife appeals to the court.
    Indian chief accused of murdering his wife appeals to the court.
    NR
    26min
    Sep 25, 1957

  • 3. John Smith Case

    3. John Smith Case

    Man convicted of slaying his grocer protests his innocence for years.
    Man convicted of slaying his grocer protests his innocence for years.
    NR
    25min
    Sep 25, 1957

  • 4. Mary Morales Case

    4. Mary Morales Case

    Mexican woman found guilty of murder due to prejudice rather than evidence.
    Mexican woman found guilty of murder due to prejudice rather than evidence.
    NR
    25min
    Sep 25, 1957

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    IMDb 7.4/1019571 season
    The Court of Last Resort was founded by Erle Stanley Gardner in the 1950s. The team sought to reveal whether someone already found guilty might really be innocent. The show dramatized the original crime then followed the investigation. Actual cases were used.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Reginald LeBorgTom GriesJames GoldstonePeter GodfreyJohn Meredyth LucasJames SheldonLonnie D'Orsa
    Cast
    Lyle BettgerCarleton G. YoungRobert AndersonCharles MeredithRobert H. HarrisS. John LaunerJohn MaxwellPaul BirchMarian SeldesIrene Tedrow
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    Content advisory
    NR
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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