The People vs. John Doe

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A farmer is unjustly convicted of a homicide he did not commit.

Cast: Harry De More, Evelyn Selbie, Willis Marks, Leah Baird, George Berrell, more

Director: Lois Weber

Genres: Drama, Crime

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The People vs. John Doe

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Harry De More

Evelyn Selbie

Willis Marks

Leah Baird

George Berrell

Maude George

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