

This Side of the Law
1950-06-17 · 74 min · ★ 4.8
A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.
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- Directors
- Richard L. Bare
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Viveca LindforsEvelyn Taylor
Kent SmithDavid Cummins
Janis PaigeNadine Taylor
Robert DouglasPhilip Cagle
John AlvinCalder Taylor
Monte BlueThe Sheriff
Frances MorrisMiss Roberts
Nita TalbotMiss Goff
Edward Van SloanJudge (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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