The Law in Her Hands (1936)
INSIDE STORY of gangdom's notorious lady mouthpiece!
A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.
Director: William Clemens
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: May 16, 1936
Cast
- Margaret Lindsay - Mary Wentworth
- Glenda Farrell - Dorothy Davis
- Warren Hull - Robert Mitchell
- Lyle Talbot - Frank Gordon
- Eddie Acuff - Eddie O'Malley
- Dick Purcell - Marty
- Addison Richards - William McGuire
- Joseph Crehan - Dist. Atty. Thomas Mallon
- Matty Fain - Augie Simelli (henchman #1)
- Milton Kibbee - Herman Sturm
Screenplay
- Luci Ward (Screenplay)
- George Bricker (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Clarence Kolster
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
gangster, extortion, courtroom, protection racket, woman lawyer, racketeering
More Films by Director: William Clemens
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Law in Her Hands about?
- A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.
- Who directed The Law in Her Hands?
- The Law in Her Hands was directed by William Clemens.
- Who stars in The Law in Her Hands?
- The Law in Her Hands stars Margaret Lindsay, Glenda Farrell, Warren Hull, Lyle Talbot, Eddie Acuff, Dick Purcell.
- How long is The Law in Her Hands?
- The Law in Her Hands has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Law in Her Hands?
- The Law in Her Hands is a Drama, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Law in Her Hands produced?
- The Law in Her Hands was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Law in Her Hands?
- The themes of The Law in Her Hands include: Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Courtroom Drama.