The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Joe MayDirector
- Hans RameauScreenplay
Cast
- Kay FrancisVera Kowalska
- Ian HunterLeonide Kirow
- Basil RathboneMichael Michailow
- Jane BryanLisa Koslov
- Donald CrispPresiding Judge
- Mary MaguireHildegard
- Dorothy PetersonMrs. Koslov
- Laura Hope CrewsStella
- Robert BarratProsecuting Attorney
- Ben WeldenDefense Attorney
- Veda Ann BorgXenia
- Joan ValerieWanda
Stills
Themes
courtself sacrificeseductionbased on true storywomanizerremakemurderintoxicationopera singertold in flashbackconcert pianistruined life