Criminal Court

NR
1h 3m
1946
5.2 /10 (14)

Overview

A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nightclub where the attorney's girlfriend is a singer. Although he manages to cover up his involvement in the crime, his girlfriend discovers the body and is subsequently charged with the murder.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1946-11-15

Top Billed Cast

Tom Conway

Steve Barnes

Martha O'Driscoll

Georgia Gale

June Clayworth

Joan Mason

Robert Armstrong

Vic Wright

Addison Richards

District Attorney Gordon

Pat Gleason

Joe West

Steve Brodie

Frankie Wright, Vic's Brother

Robert Warwick

Mr. Marquette

Phil Warren

Bill Brannegan

Joe Devlin

Clark J. 'Brownie' Brown

Lee Bonnell

Gil Lambert, Barnes' Assistant

Robert Clarke

Charlie

Tommy Noonan

Cab Driver (uncredited)

Jason Robards Sr.

Al Marsh (uncredited)

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