Studio One The Trial of John Peter Zenger (Season 3, Episode 22)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

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The Trial of John Peter Zenger (Season 3, Episode 22)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

In 1735 a German-born printer in New York named John Peter Zenger was thrown in prison and charged with libel and sedition after publishing a scathing pamphlet criticizing the corruption of the administration of Governor William Cosby. The...See moreIn 1735 a German-born printer in New York named John Peter Zenger was thrown in prison and charged with libel and sedition after publishing a scathing pamphlet criticizing the corruption of the administration of Governor William Cosby. The court was rigged by Gov. Cosby to convict Zenger, but he was ultimately acquitted. The Zenger case would later became the basis for the First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing Freedom of the Press. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com See less

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Eddie Albert John Peter Zenger John Peter Zenger See fewer	Roman Holiday (1953)
John W. Austin James Alexander James Alexander See fewer	Suspense (1949)
Marian Seldes Anna Zeger Anna Zeger See fewer	The Haunting (1999)
Murray Matheson James De Lancey James De Lancey See fewer	Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Betty Furness Self - Commercial Spokeswoman Self - Commercial Spokeswoman See fewer	Midshipman Jack (1933)
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Henry Stephenson Actor Actor See fewer	Captain Blood (1935)
Frank Sundström Actor Actor See fewer	Song of My Heart (1948)
Frederick Worlock Actor Actor See fewer	One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)