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Rumpole

posted 3 years ago by marktayloruk (2378)
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Laughton put me in mind of him

I can understand that.

Rumpole probably used Charles Laughton as a role model!

Seriously, Rumpole's only strength as a lawyer was his ability to sway juries by bullshitting in court. He was written as an excellent speaker.