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Strange Justice

1932-10-07 · 64 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

Socialite banker Henry Judson maintains his extravagant lifestyle by embezzling from his bank, but is caught by sleazy assistant manager Waters and is blackmailed by him into continuing. Close to being found out, the two devise a scheme which sends Wally, the ex-con boyfriend of pretty hat check girl Rose Abbott, to death row.

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Directors
Victor Schertzinger
Production companies
J.G. Bachmann Productions, King Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marian MarshMarian MarshRose Abbott
Reginald DennyReginald DennyHenry I. Judson
Richard BennettRichard BennettKearney
Norman FosterNorman FosterWally Baker
Irving PichelIrving PichelL.D. Waters
Nydia WestmanNydia WestmanGwen
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonSmith

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