The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall who was arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Leon GordonScreenplay
- Albert HackettScreenplay
- Hugo ButlerScreenplay
- Frances GoodrichScreenplay
- Edwin L. MarinDirector
Cast
- Walter PidgeonChristopher Durant
- Virginia BrucePat Abbott
- Leo CarrilloTony Gazotti
- Eduardo CiannelliJim Crelliman
- Lee BowmanPhil Saddall
- Frances MercerSue Leonard
- Ann MorrissJudy Barton
- Herbert MundinLayton
- Frank M. ThomasLt. Stevens
- Edward BrophyMax
- Tom KennedyAlf
- Clarence KolbMr. Leonard
Stills
Themes
gangsterremakeframed for murdercriminal lawyermurder by gunshotformer loverscriminal defense attorney