Trial by Jury

Trial by Jury

1982 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · Music

Set around a classic case of broken vows – the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar – the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided.

Directed by Wendy Toye · Written by William S. Gilbert

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