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Donald Cook
Barry Webster
Irene Hervey
Muriel Webster King
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Fleming
Edwin Maxwell
William King
Le Strange Millman
District Attorney Milroy (as William Le Strange Millman)
Russell Simpson
McAllister
John Kelly
Detective Larkin
Edwin Argus
Detective Red
Billy West
Ray - Convict
Wheeler Oakman
Doane
Frank LaRue
Warden
Fern Emmett
Mrs. Kenilworthy - Housekeeper
Dorothea Wolbert
Annie - Maid (as Dorothy Wolbert)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt P. Lynwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Anthony
- Original Title
- Motive for Revenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt P. Lynwood
Stuart Anthony
Herbert Kirkpatrick
Dwight Caldwell
Larry Darmour
Department Leadership Roster
Burt P. Lynwood
Director
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Stuart Anthony
Writer
Herbert Kirkpatrick
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motive for Revenge
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What is Motive for Revenge about?
Bank teller Barry Webster is driven to stealing bank funds by his mother-in-law who continually nags him about forcing her daughter Muriel to live in poverty...
Who directed Motive for Revenge?
Motive for Revenge was directed by Burt P. Lynwood.
Who stars in Motive for Revenge?
The principal cast of Motive for Revenge includes Donald Cook, Irene Hervey, Doris Lloyd, Edwin Maxwell, Le Strange Millman.
When was Motive for Revenge released and how long is it?
Motive for Revenge was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.