Counsel for Crime
"One Word from Him... And Five Lives Are Doomed!"
Originally released in 1937. Counsel for Crime is a romance/crime film. directed by John Brahm. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery, and Julie Bishop
Synopsis
Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweetheart Anne (Nana Bryant), who subsequently marries a powerful senator (Thurston Hall). What Mellon doesn't know is that Anne has borne him a son, whom the senator has adopted. Reaching adulthood, Paul (Douglass Montgomery) opts for a legal career himself, taking a clerical job with his own father's firm. In typical "B"-picture, Mellon is charged with murdering one of his more odious clients -- and Paul is appointed prosecuting attorney in the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Counsel for Crime about?
Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweethe...
Who directed Counsel for Crime?
Counsel for Crime was directed by John Brahm.
How long is Counsel for Crime?
Counsel for Crime has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Counsel for Crime released?
Counsel for Crime was released on October 14, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Counsel for Crime?
The main cast of Counsel for Crime includes Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery, Julie Bishop, Thurston Hall, Nana Bryant.