"SEE and HEAR WARNER BROS. 100% ALL-TALKING PICTURE" 01 December 1928 Drama 91 mins
A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
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Pauline Frederick as Joan Trask
Bert Lytell as Robert Strickland
Lois Wilson as May Strickland
Holmes Herbert as Gerald Trask
Richard Tucker as Prosecuting Attorney
Jason Robards Sr. as Defense Attorney
Franklin Pangborn as Turnbull
Fred Kelsey as Clerk
Johnny Arthur as Stanley Glover
Vondell Darr as Doris Strickland
Edmund Breese as Judge
Edward Martindel as Dr. Morgan
Archie Mayo Director
Robert Lord Screenplay
Elmer Rice Theatre Play
Byron Haskin Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt Editor
Earl Luick Costume Design
United States 01 December 1928
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