1:31:02
- Please answer the question.
- The whole hearing's ridiculous.
1:31:05
- That man's no more insane than you.
- Outrageous!
1:31:08
It's obviously a frame-up. They're
trying to railroad this man for money.
1:31:12
Young lady, another outburst like that,
and I shall hold you in contempt.
1:31:16
We are not interested in your opinion of
this case. You are to here to testify.
1:31:19
Sit down and answer questions.
Proceed.
1:31:22
Thank you, Your Honor.
Are you employed by the Morning Mail?
1:31:26
You're under oath, Miss Bennett. Again,
are you employed by the Morning Mail?
1:31:29
l resigned last week.
1:31:31
Prior to that time,
were you employed by the Morning Mail?
1:31:34
- Yes.
- Were you given an assignment...
1:31:35
to follow the activities
of Longfellow Deeds?
1:31:37
- Yes.
- Did you subsequently write about him?
1:31:40
- Yes.
- Are these the articles?
1:31:42
- Yes.
- Were you present?
1:31:44
- Yes.
- Are they true? They did take place?
1:31:47
-They're colored to make him look silly.
-You saw them happen?
1:31:49
- Yes, but--
- That's all.
1:31:50
It isn't all.
I'd like to explain.
1:31:52
- I submit these articles as evidence.
- Let go! What kind of hearing is this?
1:31:56
What are you trying to do?
Persecute the man?
1:31:59
He's not defending himself.
Somebody's got to do it.
1:32:01
- Please.
- I've got a right to be heard.
1:32:03
I've attended dozens of cases like this.
They're conducted without any formality.
1:32:07
Anybody can be heard. My opinion's
as good as these quack psychiatrists'.
1:32:11
I know him better than they do.
1:32:14
If you have quite finished,
l should like to inform you...
1:32:16
that one more utterance from you,
and l shall place you under arrest.
1:32:20
I'm willing to hear
anything anyone has to say...
1:32:22
but I insist on it being done
in an orderly fashion.
1:32:25
When you have learned to show some
respect for this court, you may return.
1:32:27
Until then, you'd better
go back to your seat and calm down.
1:32:30
This way, miss.
1:32:50
Order in the court.
1:32:53
Mr. Deeds, have you anything to say
in defense of these articles?