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  • The Court of Last Resort (1957–1958)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Crime, Drama
The Court of Last Resort (1957–1958)
TV Series | 30 min | Crime, Drama
The Court of Last Resort was founded by Erle Stanley Gardner in the 1950s. The team sought to reveal whether someone already found guilty might really be innocent. The show dramatized the original crime then followed the investigation. ...See moreThe Court of Last Resort was founded by Erle Stanley Gardner in the 1950s. The team sought to reveal whether someone already found guilty might really be innocent. The show dramatized the original crime then followed the investigation. Actual cases were used. Written by Ed Stephan See less
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Erle Stanley Gardner (co-writer) | Harry Steeger (co-writer)
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Updated Oct 4, 1957
Release date (First episode)
Oct 4, 1957 (United States)

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