They Won't Forget
"...EXPLOSIVE HATE DRAMA OF THE FURY OF A LYNCH-MAD MOB!! ...A STORY YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!"
Originally released in 1937. They Won't Forget is a drama/mystery film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Starring Claude Rains, Gloria Dickson, and Edward Norris
Synopsis
A southern town is rocked by scandal when teenager Mary Clay is murdered on Confederate Decoration Day. Andrew Griffin, a small-time lawyer with political ambitions, sees the crime as his ticket to the Senate if he can find the right victim to finger for the crime. He sets out to convict Robert Hale, a transplanted northerner who was Mary's teacher at the business school where she was killed. Despite the fact that all the evidence against Hale is circumstantial, Griffin works with a ruthless reporter to create a media frenzy of prejudice and hate against the teacher.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claude Rains
as District Attorney Andrew J. Griffin
Gloria Dickson
as Sybil Hale
Edward Norris
as Professor Robert Perry Hale
Otto Kruger
as Michael Gleason
Allyn Joslyn
as Bill Brock
Lana Turner
as Mary Clay
Linda Perry
as Imogene Mayfield
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Joe Turner
Cy Kendall
as Detective Laneart
Clinton Rosemond
as Tump Redwine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Won't Forget about?
A southern town is rocked by scandal when teenager Mary Clay is murdered on Confederate Decoration Day. Andrew Griffin, a small-time lawyer with political ambitions, sees the crime as his ticket to...
Who directed They Won't Forget?
They Won't Forget was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is They Won't Forget?
They Won't Forget has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was They Won't Forget released?
They Won't Forget was released on July 14, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Won't Forget?
The main cast of They Won't Forget includes Claude Rains, Gloria Dickson, Edward Norris, Otto Kruger, Allyn Joslyn.