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Society Lawyer

1939-03-21 · 77 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Drama · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Edwin L. Marin
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonChristopher Durant
Virginia BruceVirginia BrucePat Abbott
Leo CarrilloLeo CarrilloTony Gazotti
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliJim Crelliman
Lee BowmanLee BowmanPhil Saddall
Frances MercerFrances MercerSue Leonard
Ann MorrissAnn MorrissJudy Barton
Herbert MundinHerbert MundinLayton
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasLt. Stevens
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyMax
Tom KennedyTom KennedyAlf
Clarence KolbClarence KolbMr. Leonard
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinHenry V. Adams
Ian WolfeIan WolfeSchmidt
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleMurtock
Bess FlowersBess FlowersSecretary
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanCity Editor
Lillian YarboLillian YarboMaid
Eric WiltonValet

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