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An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

# Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?
Crime   Drama
📜 Overview: A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1948-12-05
⌚ Running Time: 91 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.75

Beloved Cast

Fredric March original image
Judge Calvin Cooke
Fredric March
Edmond O'Brien original image
David Douglas
Edmond O'Brien
Florence Eldridge original image
Catherine Cooke
Florence Eldridge
Geraldine Brooks original image
Ellie Cooke
Geraldine Brooks
Stanley Ridges original image
Doctor Walter Morrison
Stanley Ridges
John McIntire original image
Judge Ogden
John McIntire
Will Wright original image
Judge Jim Wilder
Will Wright
Virginia Brissac original image
Mrs. Russell
Virginia Brissac
Clarence Muse original image
Mr. Pope
Clarence Muse

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