Accused
“PARIS AFTER MIDNIGHT...AND A BEAUTIFUL GIRL ACCUSED OF MURDER!”
Synopsis
Tony and his dance partner/wife Gaby headline a Paris musical. Tony becomes the unwilling target for the attentions of performer Yvette. She is later murdered with the dagger used by Tony and his wife in their act, and Gaby is accused of the crime.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Tony Seymour
Dolores del Río
Gaby Seymour
Florence Desmond
Yvette Delange
Basil Sydney
Eugene Roget
Googie Withers
Ninette Duval
J.H. Roberts
President of Court (as John Roberts)
Cecil Humphreys
Prosecuting Counsel
Esme Percy
Morel
Edward Rigby
Alphonse de la Riveire
Moore Marriott
Dubec (as George Moore Marriott)
Cyril Raymond
Guy Henry
Roland Culver
Henry Capelle
Leo Genn
Man
Anthony Hankey
Athole Stewart
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoë Akins
- Original Title
- Accused
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Criterion Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Zoë Akins, George Barraud, Harold French
Victor Arménise, Jack Parker
Conrad von Molo
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Marcel Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Freeland
Director
Zoë Akins
Screenplay
George Barraud
Writer
Harold French
Writer
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Producer
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Victor Arménise
Director of Photography
Jack Parker
Director of Photography
Conrad von Molo
Editor
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What is Accused about?
Tony and his dance partner/wife Gaby headline a Paris musical. Tony becomes the unwilling target for the attentions of performer Yvette. She is later murdered with the dagger used by Tony and his wife in their act, and Gaby is accused of the crime.
Who directed Accused?
Accused was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in Accused?
The principal cast of Accused includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Dolores del Río, Florence Desmond, Basil Sydney, Googie Withers.
When was Accused released and how long is it?
Accused was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.