Midnight Court (1937)
A DOWN-and-OUT LAWYER, by DEFENDING A RACKETEER and HIS MOB, MAKES A COME-BACK TO FAME
After losing his bid for district attorney, an aspiring young lawyer agrees to defend a ring of car thieves.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: March 6, 1937
Cast
- Ann Dvorak - Carol O'Neill
- John Litel - Victor Shanley
- Carlyle Moore Jr. - Bob Terrill
- Joseph Crehan - Judge Frederick J. Thompson
- William B. Davidson - Alfred H. Kruger
- Stanley Fields - 'Slim' Jacobs
- Walter Miller - Police Lt. Jerry Burke
- John Sheehan - 'Clouter' Hoag
- Bill Elliott - City Attorney Seabrook
- Gordon Hart - Superior Court Judge
Screenplay
- Kenneth Gamet (Screenplay)
- Don Ryan (Screenplay)
Music: David Raksin
Cinematography: Warren Lynch
Editing: Frank Magee
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
lawyer, courtroom
More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Midnight Court about?
- After losing his bid for district attorney, an aspiring young lawyer agrees to defend a ring of car thieves.
- Who directed Midnight Court?
- Midnight Court was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in Midnight Court?
- Midnight Court stars Ann Dvorak, John Litel, Carlyle Moore Jr., Joseph Crehan, William B. Davidson, Stanley Fields.
- How long is Midnight Court?
- Midnight Court has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Midnight Court?
- Midnight Court is a Romance, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Midnight Court produced?
- Midnight Court was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Midnight Court?
- The themes of Midnight Court include: Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.