Chessman, Caryl, 1921-1960. – Pacifica Radio Archives

The Coming death of Caryl Chessman / produced by Gene Marine. (Episode 1 of 2, Part 2 of 2)

Documentary on the emotionally charged Chessman trial, and the debate over his upcoming execution. r.1.The Approaching execution (2 reels : 120 min.) October 18, 1959.

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The Coming death of Caryl Chessman / produced by Gene Marine. (Episode 2 of 2)

Documentary on the emotionally charged Chessman trial, and the debate over his upcoming execution. r.1.The Approaching execution (2 reels : 120 min.) — r.3. Interview with Governor Goodwin Knight (17 min.).

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The Press and Caryl Chessman / produced by Irwin Moskowitz.

Examination of the role of the press in Chessman’s trial.

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Gene Marine speaking on Chessman.

On the controversial murder case.

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Marlon Brando on the Caryl Chessman execution.

Brando evaluates the implication’s of Chessman’s execution.|MARLON BRANDO ON THE CARYL CHESSMAN EXECUTION. – Actor and political activist Marlon Brando speaks on the moral and political implications of the controversial execution of Caryl Chessman in California. – BROADCAST: KPFA, 12 Dec. 1968

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A Visit to Caryl Chessman / Gene Marine.

Discussion of Chessman’s imprisonment.|A VISIT TO CARYL CHESSMAN / Gene Marine. – Discussion of Chessman’s imprisonment, and the appeal process to avoid the death penalty. – BROADCAST: KPFA, 4 Jan. 1960.

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Chessman : symbol of life / Richard Orinnon.

Speech on the social implications of Caryl Chessman’s execution.|CHESSMAN : SYMBOL OF LIFE / Richard Orinnon. – Speech on the social implications of Caryl Chessman’s execution. – RECORDED: at the University of California, Berkeley, on 4 Apr. 1961. BROADCAST: KPFA, 2 May 1961.

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The Coming death of Caryl Chessman / produced by Gene Marine. (Episode 1 of 2, Part 1 of 2)

Documentary on the emotionally charged Chessman trial, and the debate over his upcoming execution. r.1.The Approaching execution (2 reels : 120 min.) October 18, 1959.

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The Coming death of Caryl Chessman / Rosalie Asher ; interviewed by Dick Meister.

Discussion of the Chessman trial, his upcoming execution, and the inequity of capital punishment.|THE COMING DEATH OF CARYL CHESSMAN / Rosalie Asher| interviewed by Dick Meister. – Discussion of the Chessman trial, his upcoming execution, and the inequity of capital punishment. – BROADCAST: KPFK, 9 Oct. 1959.

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A Letter to Governor Brown from Caryl Chessman / read by Maggie Craft.

Prisoner argues his case to the Governor of California.|A LETTER TO GOVERNOR BROWN FROM CARYL CHESSMAN / read by Maggie Craft. – Reading of Chessman’s argument that he should not be executed for the crime he was convicted of. – BROADCAST: KPFA, 196-.

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