Movie

The Spellbinder

“Trapped - Between the Daughter he Loved and the Law He Defied!”

★ 6.3(3)19391h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Hively
Release date: 1939-07-28
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About The Spellbinder

The Spellbinder is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Jack Hively, starring Lee Tracy, Barbara Read and Patric Knowles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Spellbinder in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair. What’s a poor father to do?

Cast

Lee Tracy

Jed Marlowe

Barbara Read

Janet Marlowe

Patric Knowles

Tom Dixon

Allan Lane

Steve Kendall

Linda Hayes

Miss Simpson

Morgan Conway

Mr. Carrington

Robert Emmett Keane

Judge Butler, Second Trial

Roy Gordon

Third Trial Judge

Robert Strange

First Trial Judge

Elliott Sullivan

Harry 'Ice Box' Swinnerty

Leonid Kinskey

Harry Beldon, Saxophone Player

Stanley Blystone

Court Clerk, Second Trial (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

crooked lawyermurderb movie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spellbinder in Canada?+

The Spellbinder is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Spellbinder on Netflix?+

The Spellbinder is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Spellbinder?+

The Spellbinder has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in The Spellbinder?+

The Spellbinder stars Lee Tracy, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles, Allan Lane and Linda Hayes.

When did The Spellbinder come out?+

The Spellbinder is a 1939 movie directed by Jack Hively.

What genre is The Spellbinder?+

The Spellbinder is Crime, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed The Spellbinder?+

The Spellbinder was directed by Jack Hively.