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Two hilarious one act plays from John Mortimer (the creator of "Rumpole of the Bailey"). In "The Dock Brief," a highly incompetent lawyer prepares to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guily of murdering his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline," a foul tempered, but loving, husband and father seeks to shelter his wife and daughter from the realities of life. Stars Sir Michael Hordern (Ghandi, How I Won the War)and two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady). Also appearing, in one of her early television appearances, is Jeannne (Jean) Marsh, of "Upstairs, Downstairs" fame.

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Starring:
Michael Hordern

Leueen MacGrath

Jean Marsh

George Rose

Studio: Broadway Theater Archive, Kultur Video

Filmed: 1971 - Released: 2003

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