OT Greatest Show on Earth
Vince
Anyway James Stewart plays a doctor who killed his dying wife
ten years before and now hides out as a Clown who always wears his
makeup. Near the end a detective joins the circus train to try and find
him. After that theres a scene where we get the impression Charlton
Heston's circus boss knows about him.
The cop finds out about James' guy and takes him in.
Now I don't wish to turn this into a legal forum, BUT couldn't Heston's
guy also be taken in for aiding and abetting? For that matter could the
whole show be arrested? Knowing McCoy now!
theget
> We were watching this film tonight for maybe the 30 time.
> Anyway James Stewart plays a doctor who killed his dying wife
> ten years before and now hides out as a Clown who always wears his
> makeup. Near the end a detective joins the circus train to try and find
> him. After that theres a scene where we get the impression Charlton
> Heston's circus boss knows about him.
> The cop finds out about James' guy and takes him in.
> Now I don't wish to turn this into a legal forum,
Why not? Where else could we discuss the legal proceedings in
Rashohmon? What say you, is the shaman's testimony admissable or not?
> BUT couldn't Heston's
> guy also be taken in for aiding and abetting?
It's been a while since I saw the film, but I think that Heston's
character only begins to suspect Stewart's later in the film. I don't
think that he knew for sure.
But ok, assuming he did, IANAL so please take this FWIW, I think he
could be charged with something like aiding a fugitive or obstruction,
but not for being any kind of accessory to the murder unless you can
make a more direct connection or show he helped plan it or maybe
benefited from it.
> For that matter could the whole show be arrested?
It's not clear to me that the others can be charged since I don't
think suspecting some clown is a doctor is a crime.
I think that was part of the irony of the film. Up to that point, the
circus folk only suspect, I think, AFAIR, and I think when Stewart
agrees to help Heston, he is completely giving up the game. It's like
a confession. After that he won't be able to deny that he's a doctor.
But it's been a long time since I saw it.
I wish to repeat, IANAL, so my answers reflect my lack of
understanding. And my memory of the film probably isn't all that good
either.
> Knowing McCoy now!
Is this why we need judges with empathy? Bwahaha. I couldn't resist.
Theget
David Johnston
wrote:
>We were watching this film tonight for maybe the 30 time.
>Anyway James Stewart plays a doctor who killed his dying wife
>ten years before and now hides out as a Clown who always wears his
>makeup. Near the end a detective joins the circus train to try and find
>him. After that theres a scene where we get the impression Charlton
>Heston's circus boss knows about him.
>The cop finds out about James' guy and takes him in.
>Now I don't wish to turn this into a legal forum, BUT couldn't Heston's
>guy also be taken in for aiding and abetting?
No. He wasn't there when the clown killed her. He could be taken in
for harboring a fugitive, but they'd only do it if they have some
evidence that the person in question knew.
Vince
The clown didn't kill her the doctor did.
Yeah I know details details.