"Verdict of Three" was an American television play broadcast on April 24, 1958, as 31st episode of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. James P. Cavanagh wrote the teleplay loosely based on the 1940 novel, Verdict of Twelve by Raymond Postgate. Buzz Kulik directed and Martin Manulis produced. Michael Wilding, Angela Lansbury, and Yvonne De Carlo starred.[1]

"Verdict of Three"
Playhouse 90 episode
Verdict of Three
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 31
Directed byBuzz Kulik
Written byJames P. Cavanagh (adaptation), Raymond Postgate (novel)
Original air dateApril 24, 1958 (1958-04-24)
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Plot

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Marina Arkwright is accused of poisoning her young son and is brought to trial. After her husband's death, Marina turned the boy over to his grandparents in return for a financial settlement. When the grandfather died and the boy was due to come into a sizable inheritance, Marina returned to her child. Three of the jurors selected for the trial bring their own prejudices to the case.[2]

Cast

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The following performers received screen credit for their performances:[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Playhouse 90, Season 2". Classic TV Archive. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  2. ^ TV.com. "Playhouse 90: Verdict of Three". TV.com.
  3. ^ "Playhouse 90, Season 2". Classic TV Archive. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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