Cross-Examination
Synopsis
Defense Atorney Gerald Waring uses great skill and ingenuity in his efforts to save the life of a young man charged with the murder of his father. Witness after witness piles up damaging evidence against the accused youth, but expert cross-examination by Waring digs out the startling truth behind the killing and subsequently reveals the identity of the real killer in a surprise-twist ending.
Top Cast
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H.B. Warner
Gerald Waring
Don Dillaway
David Wells
William V. Mong
Emory Wells
Sally Blane
Grace Varney
Sarah Padden
Mary Stevens
Natalie Moorhead
Inez Wells
Edmund Breese
Dwight Simpson
Niles Welch
Warren Slade
Wilfred Lucas
Judge Hollister
Margaret Fealy
Martha Gregory
Wayne Lamont
Ralph Varney
Alexander Pollard
Raymond Boggs
Nita Cavalier
Etta Billings
Lee Phelps
Officer Myles
John Webb Dillion
Lt. Elkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- Cross-Examination
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Arthur Hoerl
M.A. Andersen
Holbrook N. Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Arthur Hoerl
Writer
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
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What is Cross-Examination about?
Defense Atorney Gerald Waring uses great skill and ingenuity in his efforts to save the life of a young man charged with the murder of his father. Witness after witness piles up damaging evidence against the accused youth, but expert cross-examination by Waring digs out the startling truth behind the killing and subsequently reveals the identity of the real killer in a surprise-twist ending.
Who directed Cross-Examination?
Cross-Examination was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Cross-Examination?
The principal cast of Cross-Examination includes H.B. Warner, Don Dillaway, William V. Mong, Sally Blane, Sarah Padden.
When was Cross-Examination released and how long is it?
Cross-Examination was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.