Movie

Criminal Lawyer

★ 6.5(5)19371h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Killy, Christy Cabanne
Release date: 1937-01-29
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Criminal Lawyer

Criminal Lawyer is a 1937 movie in the Action, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Edward Killy and Christy Cabanne, starring Lee Tracy, Margot Grahame and Eduardo Ciannelli. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Criminal Lawyer in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Barry Brandon, a criminal lawyer, visits the night club of Denny Larkin, his primary client, with Betty Walker, a spoiled society girl. The police raid the club and Brandon pleads that the whole group is guilty, just to get even with Larkin for a rebuke. On the same night in court, Madge Carter is on trial for disorderly conduct, and Brandon volunteers to defend her, and proves the case against her if a frame-up. Finding that she is penniless, Brandon hires her as his secretary, and falls in love with her. Brandon is appointed district attorney and has ambitions of becoming the state governor. Having dinner at Betty's home, she maneuvers him, while he is drunk, into marrying her. Later, Madge is a witness when Larkin shoots down a fellow gangster. By threatening Brandon's life, he forces her to commit perjury at his trial, and say he fired in self-defense. Brandon, the prosecuting attorney (who has had his marriage to Betty annulled) knows she is lying but doesn't know why.

Cast

Lee Tracy

Brandon

Margot Grahame

Madge Carter

Eduardo Ciannelli

Gene Larkin

Betty Lawford

Betty Walker

Erik Rhodes

Tony Bandini

Frank M. Thomas

William Walker

Wilfred Lucas

Brandon's Assistant

William Stack

District Attorney Hopkins

Charles Lane

Attorney (uncredited)

Aileen Pringle

Mrs. Manning (uncredited)

Francis McDonald

Jack 'Fingy' Doremus (uncredited)

Lita Chevret

Nora James (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Criminal Lawyer in Japan?+

Criminal Lawyer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Criminal Lawyer on Netflix?+

Criminal Lawyer is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Criminal Lawyer?+

Criminal Lawyer has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Criminal Lawyer?+

Criminal Lawyer stars Lee Tracy, Margot Grahame, Eduardo Ciannelli, Betty Lawford and Erik Rhodes.

When did Criminal Lawyer come out?+

Criminal Lawyer is a 1937 movie directed by Edward Killy and Christy Cabanne.

What genre is Criminal Lawyer?+

Criminal Lawyer is Action, Romance, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Criminal Lawyer?+

Criminal Lawyer was directed by Edward Killy and Christy Cabanne.