Joe McDoakes pleads "not guilty" to a traffic violation but is convicted anyway. Handling this setback in his usual manner, the two-dollar fine quickly pyramids to a 10-year jail sentence.
So You Think You're Not Guilty (1950) is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on April 15, 1950 with a runtime of 10m. It stars George O'Hanlon, Phyllis Coates, Douglas Fowley and Don C. Harvey. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes
Phyllis Coates
as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
as Convict (uncredited)
Don C. Harvey
as Officer Flanagan (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
as Police Turnkey (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
as Juror (uncredited)
Nolan Leary
as Judge (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
as Joe's Cellmate (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Bailiff (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
as Juror (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford
as Prison Warden (uncredited)
Ted Stanhope
as Battin, Joe's Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard L. Bare, produced by Richard L. Bare.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 22 ratings.
Talk about turning a drama into a crisis! “McDoakes” (George O’Hanlon) and his wife “Alice” (Phyllis Coates) are accused of running a temperamental stop-sign but instead of just paying the $2 fine, he elects for his day in court. That is just the start of the domino effect that sees his misdemeanour end up with him sharing a prison yard with some hardened criminals. Oh if only he had just kept his trap shut and…
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The main cast of So You Think You're Not Guilty (1950) includes George O'Hanlon, Phyllis Coates, Douglas Fowley, Don C. Harvey and Fred Kelsey. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
So You Think You're Not Guilty was released on April 15, 1950 and runs for 10m.
So You Think You're Not Guilty (1950) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
