I saw the title and ran here as quick as I could:
To kill a ..... damn, you named it already.
Gregory Peck seemed quiet and respectful towards everyone. He slowly led us down the path, bit by bit.
Thundering oration only really works for a very few. Quiet competence and politeness go a long way in my book.
Robert Ironside (Raymond Burr) wasn't too bad, once he was in the courtroom.
Still, for a mock trial, check out Matt Damon in Rounders for how not to argue a case.
Just some ideas.
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