They Call It Murder (1971) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

The supplied reference confirms the film's protagonist, adaptation background, production history, and television premiere, but does not provide detailed story events.

Story Breakdown

• Central Protagonist — Doug Selby is identified as the central character and district attorney.
  • Doug Selby Role — Doug Selby serves as district attorney.
  • Small Town Setting — The character is associated with a small town outside Los Angeles.
• Adaptation Background — The film was developed from characters associated with Erle Stanley Gardner's work.
  • Gardner Source — The film is loosely based on the novel The D.A. Draws a Circle.
  • Proposed Series — The production was intended as a pilot for a proposed television movie series.
• Production History — The reference gives production information but no dramatized plot sequence.
  • Production Completion — The film was completed on February 9, 1970.
  • Television Premiere — The film premiered on NBC on December 17, 1971.

Directed by

Walter Grauman

Key Cast

• Jim Hutton — Doug Selby, D.A.
• Lloyd Bochner — A.B. Carr
• Jo Ann Pflug — Sylvia Martin
• Robert J. Wilke — Sheriff Rex Brandon
• Ed Asner — Chief Otto Larkin