The Night of June 13

The read

It runs a compact 1h 18m.

Synopsis

Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.

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Key crew

• Agnes Brand LeahyScreenplay
• William Slavens McNuttScreenplay
• Brian MarlowScreenplay
• Stephen RobertsDirector

Cast

• Clive BrookJohn Curry
• Frances DeeGinger Blake
• Charles RugglesPhilo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
• Gene RaymondHerbert Morrow
• Lila LeeTrudie Morrow
• Mary BolandMazie Strawn
• Adrianne AllenElna Curry
• Charley Grapewin"Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
• Helen WareMrs. Morrow
• Helen Jerome EddyMartha Blake
• Arthur HohlProsecuting Attorney
• Billy ButtsJunior Strawn

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