Movie Description
The People v. Leo Frank
(2009)Overview
In 1913, little Mary Phagan is found dead at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Police quickly decide that the Jewish Superintendent, Leo Frank, should be held responsible. The trial commences with both prosecution and defense lawyers using ad hominen as the base for their arguments. From 1913 to 1915, this murder, trial, and aftermath gained notoriety worldwide. And one hundred years later it has produced books, college and university discussions, a Hollywood-ized movie "They Won't Forget", a TV movie "The Murder of Mary Phagan", a Broadway musical "Parade", a bittersweet folk song "The Ballad of Mary Phagan", and racial controversy.
Featured Crew
Cast
Leo Frank
Jim Conley
William Smith / Narrator
Hugh Dorsey
Judge Leonard Roan
Luther Rosser
Mary Phagan
Newt Lee
John Black
Boots Rogers
Harry Scott
Reuben Arnold
Lucille Frank
John Slaton
Fiddling John Carson
Dr. Roy Harris
Facts
Original TitleThe People v. Leo Frank
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-04-30
Original Language
Runtime 01h 25m
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- Drama
