1959 Press Photo Orson Welles in "Compulsion." - mjx42565

A 12 minute courtroom talk, pleading for the lives of his young client, is made by the defense attorney (Orson Wells) in "Compulsion," now running at the Wisconsin theater. This is said to be the longest uninterrupted speech in movie history. This scene shows the attorney surrounded by newspapermen. The story is based on the vicious "thrill slaying' of Bobby Franks in Chicago about 35 years ago.

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.