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The Dock Brief

Plot: This hilarious one-act play by John Mortimer (creator of Rumpole of the Bailey) is the story of a highly incompetent lawyer preparing to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of murdering his wife. Starring Sir Michael Hordern (Gandhi, How I Won the War), two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady), and Leueen MacGrath (who with George S
Release Date: Monday, September 16 1957
67 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Michael HordernMichael Hordern. Michael Hordern was 45 in The Dock Brief as 'Morgenhall'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 03 1911 –
Died: Tue, May 02 1995
Portrait of George RoseGeorge Rose. George Rose was 37 in The Dock Brief
Birthday: Thu, Feb 19 1920 –
Died: Thu, May 05 1988
Portrait of Leueen MacGrathLeueen MacGrath. Leueen MacGrath was 43 in The Dock Brief
Birthday: Fri, Jul 03 1914 –
Died: Fri, Mar 27 1992

Crew

Portrait of John MortimerJohn Mortimer. John Mortimer was 34 in The Dock Brief as 'Writer'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 21 1923 –
Died: Fri, Jan 16 2009