State's Attorney
"Invincible At Law... Irresistable At Love!"
Originally released in 1932. State's Attorney is a drama film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Barrymore, Helen Twelvetrees, and Jill Esmond
Synopsis
Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Barrymore
as Tom Cardigan
Helen Twelvetrees
as June Perry
Jill Esmond
as Lillian Ulrich
William 'Stage' Boyd
as Valentine 'Vanny' Powers (as William Boyd)
Mary Duncan
as Nora Dean
Ralph Ince
as Second Trial Defense Attorney
Albert Conti
as Mario
Frederick Burton
as Second Trial Judge
C. Henry Gordon
as Attorney Graves
Paul Hurst
as Police Captain Morgan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State's Attorney about?
Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put ...
Who directed State's Attorney?
State's Attorney was directed by George Archainbaud.
How long is State's Attorney?
State's Attorney has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was State's Attorney released?
State's Attorney was released on May 20, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State's Attorney?
The main cast of State's Attorney includes John Barrymore, Helen Twelvetrees, Jill Esmond, William 'Stage' Boyd, Mary Duncan.