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1959•1h 45m•8.0•Released
Comedy
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.
Director
Stuart Burge
Writer
John Mortimer
Studio
National Telefilm Associates
Cast
Michael Hordern
George Rose
Leueen MacGrath
Bin
Jean Marsh
Caroline
Production
Company
National Telefilm Associates
Company
Broadway Theatre Archive
Producer
David Susskind
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