Count the Hours!

A volatile farm hand who threatens Fred Morgan after being fired and emerges as the murderer behind the initial crime. His confession drives earlier judicial outcomes, though it is later challenged in court. He embodies desperation and cunning, and his actions set off the entire legal battle.

George Braden's pregnant wife who attempts to retrieve the gun and becomes a central figure in the case. She faces immense pressure from investigators and the public while remaining determined to prove her and her husband’s innocence. Her resilience drives much of the courtroom drama and personal tension.

Max Verne's girlfriend who becomes entangled in the investigation. Doug probes her whereabouts to uncover Verne's involvement, revealing a network of loyalties that complicates the pursuit of truth. Her role hints at the moral ambiguities surrounding the crime.

Doug Madison's fiancée who challenges his commitment to the case and ultimately ends their engagement as the investigation unfolds. Her stance reflects the political pressures surrounding the defense and the personal costs of pursuing justice.

Fred Morgan's farm assistant turned suspect, who confesses to the murders under pressure and is later convicted. The case centers on his guilt and the possibility of innocence, shaping the courtroom's deliberations and subsequent appeals.

A defense attorney who initially hesitates to take the case but ultimately fights to prove George’s innocence. He uncovers new evidence, hires a diver, and faces political and personal pressures as he pursues justice.

The district attorney who prosecutes the case and steers the legal process. He embodies the force of law and the drive to secure a conviction, even as new evidence threatens to overturn the verdict.

Fred Morgan's nephew who inherits the farm and becomes an antagonist by threatening Ellen and asserting control over the land. His actions intensify the conflict and complicate the pursuit of truth.

A prison guard who appears during jail and courtroom scenes, assisting in the movement of suspects and the procedural flow of the trial.