John Shelley — Back Door to Heaven Character Profile

About John Shelley

A former classmate who becomes a lawyer and passionately defends Frankie at his trial for the ice cream parlour murder, delivering a powerful oration to the jury.

Character Facts

Played by

Van Heflin

Appears in

Back Door to Heaven (1939)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• John Shelley — Professional Defense Attorney — Frankie Rogers (Wallace Ford)

  John Shelley acts as Frankie's legal defender and former classmate.

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