The Trial of Mary Dugan
Synopsis
Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Norma Shearer
Mary Elizabeth Dugan
Lewis Stone
Edward West
H.B. Warner
District Attorney Galway
Raymond Hackett
Jimmy Dugan
Lilyan Tashman
Dagmar Lorne
Olive Tell
Mrs. Gertrude Rice
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Marie Ducrot
DeWitt Jennings
Inspector Hunt
Wilfrid North
Judge Nash
Landers Stevens
Dr. Welcome
Mary Doran
Pauline Agguerro
Westcott Clarke
Captain Price
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bayard Veiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Becky Gardiner
- Original Title
- The Trial of Mary Dugan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bayard Veiller
Becky Gardiner, Bayard Veiller
William H. Daniels
Blanche Sewell
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bayard Veiller
Director
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Becky Gardiner
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Trial of Mary Dugan.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Trial of Mary Dugan.
list2
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
Similar Titles to The Trial of Mary Dugan
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
6.8
7.1
7.4
6.5
5.8
6.6
5.4
7.9
7.0
7.5
6.8
4.4
5.4
6.6
7.6
7.7
5.6
6.0
7.0
More Like The Trial of Mary Dugan
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial of Mary Dugan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trial of Mary Dugan about?
Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...
Who directed The Trial of Mary Dugan?
The Trial of Mary Dugan was directed by Bayard Veiller.
Who stars in The Trial of Mary Dugan?
The principal cast of The Trial of Mary Dugan includes Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, H.B. Warner, Raymond Hackett, Lilyan Tashman.
When was The Trial of Mary Dugan released and how long is it?
The Trial of Mary Dugan was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial of Mary Dugan?
The Trial of Mary Dugan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).