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Studio One The Trial of John Peter Zenger (1948–1958) Online

Studio One The Trial of John Peter Zenger (1948–1958) Online
Original Title :
The Trial of John Peter Zenger
Genre :
TV Episode / Drama
Year :
1948–1958
Directror :
Paul Nickell
Cast :
Eddie Albert,Marian Seldes,Frederick Worlock
Writer :
Irve Tunick
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
1h
Rating :
7.1/10
Studio One The Trial of John Peter Zenger (1948–1958) Online

The story of John Peter Zenger who fought British rule in the American colonies and printed materials against King George III. This case is important to American historians and champions of the First Amendment because it represented a strong repudiation of British libel law and also marked an important fissure in the relationship between the American colonies and the mother country.
Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Albert Eddie Albert - John Peter Zenger
Marian Seldes Marian Seldes - Anna Zenger
Frederick Worlock Frederick Worlock - Andrew Hamilton (as Frederic Worlock)
Murray Matheson Murray Matheson - James De Lancey
Douglas Wood Douglas Wood - Rip van Dam
Jacques Aubuchon Jacques Aubuchon - Governor Cosby
Carl Frank Carl Frank - Bradley
John W. Austin John W. Austin - James Alexander
Leslie Barrie Leslie Barrie - William Smith
Ian Martin Ian Martin - Symes
Barry Ross Barry Ross - Samuel
Frank H. Wilson Frank H. Wilson - Noah (as Frank Wilson)
Henry Barnard Henry Barnard - Chambers
Justice Watson Justice Watson - Clerk (as Rudulph Justice Watson)
Emory Richardson Emory Richardson - Peter