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State's Attorney (1932)

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Invincible At Law... Irresistable At Love!

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
George Archainbaud
  • Profile picture of John Barrymore
    Tom Cardigan John Barrymore
  • Profile picture of Helen Twelvetrees
    June Perry Helen Twelvetrees
  • Profile picture of Jill Esmond
    Lillian Ulrich Jill Esmond
  • Profile picture of William 'Stage' Boyd
    Valentine 'Vanny' Powers (as William Boyd) William 'Stage' Boyd
  • Profile picture of Mary Duncan
    Nora Dean Mary Duncan
  • Profile picture of Ralph Ince
    Second Trial Defense Attorney Ralph Ince
  • Profile picture of Albert Conti
    Mario Albert Conti
  • Profile picture of Frederick Burton
    Second Trial Judge Frederick Burton

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Keywords

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  • district attorney
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