The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer
- Gene FowlerScreenplay
- Rowland BrownScreenplay
Cast
- John BarrymoreTom Cardigan
- Helen TwelvetreesJune Perry
- Jill EsmondLillian Ulrich
- William 'Stage' BoydValentine 'Vanny' Powers (as William Boyd)
- Mary DuncanNora Dean
- Ralph InceSecond Trial Defense Attorney
- Albert ContiMario
- Frederick BurtonSecond Trial Judge
- C. Henry GordonAttorney Graves
- Paul HurstPolice Captain Morgan
- Oscar ApfelMr. Ulrich
- Blanche FridericiNight Court Judge (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
mistressdistrict attorneypre-code