Counsel for Crime
“One Word from Him... And Five Lives Are Doomed!”
Synopsis
Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweetheart Anne (Nana Bryant), who subsequently marries a powerful senator (Thurston Hall). What Mellon doesn't know is that Anne has borne him a son, whom the senator has adopted. Reaching adulthood, Paul (Douglass Montgomery) opts for a legal career himself, taking a clerical job with his own father's firm. In typical "B"-picture, Mellon is charged with murdering one of his more odious clients -- and Paul is appointed prosecuting attorney in the case.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Niblo Jr., Grace Neville, Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman
- Original Title
- Counsel for Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Fred Niblo Jr., Grace Neville, Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman, Harold Shumate
Department Leadership Roster
John Brahm
Director
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
Grace Neville
Screenplay
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Harold Buchman
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Counsel for Crime
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What is Counsel for Crime about?
Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweetheart Anne (Nana Bryant), who subsequently marries a powerful senator (Thurston Hall). What Mellon doesn't know is that Anne has borne him a son, whom the senator has adopted. Reaching adulthood, Paul (Douglass Montgomery) opts for a legal career himself, taking a clerical job with his own father's firm. In typical "B"-picture, Mellon is charged with murdering one of his more odious clients -- and Paul is appointed prosecuting attorney in the case.
Who directed Counsel for Crime?
Counsel for Crime was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Counsel for Crime?
The principal cast of Counsel for Crime includes Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery, Julie Bishop, Thurston Hall, Nana Bryant.
When was Counsel for Crime released and how long is it?
Counsel for Crime was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Counsel for Crime?
Counsel for Crime holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).