Before the Jury
Originally released in 1931. Before the Jury is a drama/mystery film. directed by Guido Brignone. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Renzo Ricci, Marcella Albani, and Carlo Ninchi
Synopsis
During a reception in a villa, wealthy banker Calandri is killed in the park with a gunshot. The gamekeeper Barra is immediately arrested, but he declares himself innocent. During the trial it turns out that the defendant had threatened the victim, guilty of courting his sister-in-law. But the deposition of a journalist present at the party soon leads to discover the existence of a dense network of equivocal relations between the victim, the guests and the servants. This judicial setting drama is allegedly the second Italian sound film after "The Song of Love", made using the RCA Photophone recording technique, and is also considered to be the first Italian detective film, a precursor to the later genre of Giallo films.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Renzo Ricci
as Aroldo Cramoli
Marcella Albani
as Leda Astorri
Carlo Ninchi
as Marcello Barra
Lia Franca
as Dora Bardi
Elio Steiner
as Giulio Alberti
Elvira Marchionni
as Cognata di Marcello
Giovanni Cimara
as Carlo Astorri
Camillo De Rossi
as Adolfo Calandri
Vasco Creti
as Giovanni, il cameriere di casa Astorri
Franco Coop
as Carlo Lirossi, il portiere di casa Calandri
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Jury about?
During a reception in a villa, wealthy banker Calandri is killed in the park with a gunshot. The gamekeeper Barra is immediately arrested, but he declares himself innocent. During the trial it turn...
Who directed Before the Jury?
Before the Jury was directed by Guido Brignone.
How long is Before the Jury?
Before the Jury has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Before the Jury released?
Before the Jury was released on January 31, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the Jury?
The main cast of Before the Jury includes Renzo Ricci, Marcella Albani, Carlo Ninchi, Lia Franca, Elio Steiner.