The Lawyer's Secret (1931)
Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
Director: Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 6, 1931
Cast
- Clive Brook - Drake Norris
- Charles 'Buddy' Rogers - Laurie Roberts
- Richard Arlen - Joe Hart
- Fay Wray - Kay Roberts
- Jean Arthur - Beatrice Stevens
- Francis McDonald - The Weasel
- Harold Goodwin - 'Madame X'
- Syd Saylor - Red
- Lawrence LaMarr - Tom
- Sheila Bromley - Madge - Madame X's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Arthur L. Todd
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sailor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lawyer's Secret about?
- Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
- Who directed The Lawyer's Secret?
- The Lawyer's Secret was directed by Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin.
- Who stars in The Lawyer's Secret?
- The Lawyer's Secret stars Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Jean Arthur, Francis McDonald.
- How long is The Lawyer's Secret?
- The Lawyer's Secret has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Lawyer's Secret?
- The Lawyer's Secret is a Crime, Drama film.