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Jack Lemmon played the role of Henry Drummond in the 1999 film Inherit the Wind .

He was played by Spencer Tracy in the 1960 version. His character is based on real life attorney Clarence Darrow who was involved in the 'Scopes Monkey Trial' in 1925.

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Who was other orator besides WM Jennings Bryan who played the other lawyer in Inherit the Wind?

Clarence Darrow, who played as Henry Drummond in the play, Inherit the Wind.


Who is drummond in inherit the wind?

Jack Lemmon played the role of Henry Drummond in the 1999 film Inherit the Wind .He was played by Spencer Tracy in the 1960 version. His character is based on real life attorney Clarence Darrow who was involved in the 'Scopes Monkey Trial' in 1925.


What does Hornbeck accuse Drummond of before storming off?

From the book Inherit the Wind.


Who are the two lawyers in inherit the wind?

In the play, Inherit the Wind: the defense attorney (for Cates) is Drummond. the prosecuting attorney (against Cates) is Brady. In the real-life Scopes Trial: the defense attorney (for Scopes) is Darrow. the prosecuting attorney (against scopes) is Bryan.


Who is the antagonist for Inherit The Wind?

Drummond- defense attorney Brady- prosecuting attorney Davenport- Brady's assistant Reverend Brown- town's minister Cates- teacher who taught evolution in school; on trial Rachel- Rev. Brown's daughter and Cates' girlfriend Judge Mayor Mrs. Brady- Brady's wife E.K. Hornbeck- news reporter Meeker- bailiff


In the book Inherit the Wind who curses their family Brady or Drummond?

Neither Brady nor Drummond curse their family. Reverend Brown, the town's minister, curses "damnation" and "eternal hellfire" on his own daughter, Rachel, who stands up for Cates during a town church meeting.


Which lawyer defended teacher for teaching evolution movie was Inherit the wind?

Henry Drummond (Clarence Darrow in the real trial) defended the teacher, Bertram Cates, (John Scopes in the real trial) for teaching evolution.


What purpose does Hornbeck serve in the play Inherit the Wind?

E.K. Hornbeck is a reporter in the play, Inherit the Wind. *SPOILER ALERT* - After Cates is found guilty and Drummond appeals the case to a higher court, Hornbeck secretly pays the bail for Cates.


Why does drummond say that's on trial in inherit the wind?

Drummond says that "man is on trial in Inherit the Wind" because the play examines the tension between the freedom of thought and the suppression of ideas, as well as the clash between fundamentalism and modernism. The trial serves as a symbolic representation of the larger societal debate between individual rights and state control.


Who are the actors in the Inherit the Wind?

"Inherit the Wind" has seen various adaptations, but the most notable film version from 1960 features Spencer Tracy as Henry Drummond, Fredric March as Matthew Harrison Brady, and Gene Kelly as E.K. Hornbeck. In the 1988 television adaptation, the roles were played by Ed Begley Jr. as Drummond and Jack Lemmon as Brady. The play has been performed by many actors in various productions over the years, each bringing their interpretation to these iconic roles.


When did Henry Home-Drummond die?

Henry Home-Drummond died in 1867.


When was Henry Home-Drummond born?

Henry Home-Drummond was born in 1783.