Portia on Trial
“Will Not Interest Children!”
Synopsis
Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but Earle's father, powerful publisher John Condon, forced them apart. She has a pretty good idea of what is going on in Elizabeth's head, since she herself was on the verge of killing Earle Condon when his father ruthlessly took custody of her illegitimate son. As Portia toils and strains to free her client, she carries on a romance with Dan Foster -- the attorney for the prosecution. LA Law and The Practice have nothing on this one!
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Walter Abel
Dan Foster
Frieda Inescort
Portia Merriman
Neil Hamilton
Earle Condon
Heather Angel
Elizabeth Manners
Ruth Donnelly
Jane Wilkins
Barbara Pepper
Evelyn
Clarence Kolb
John Condon
Anthony Marsh
Richard Conlan
Paul Stanton
Judge
George Cooper
Efe
John Kelly
Hank
Hobart Bosworth
Governor
Ian Maclaren
Father Caslez
Chick Chandler
Barker
Bob Murphy
Inspector
Inez Palange
Mrs. Gannow
Leo Gorcey
Joe Gannow
Huntley Gordon
Dr. Thorndike
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Portia on Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols Jr.
Alberto Colombo
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portia on Trial
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What is Portia on Trial about?
Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but Earle's father, powerful publisher John Condon, forced them apart. She has a pretty good idea of what is going on in Elizabeth's head, since she herself was on the verge of killing Earle Condon when his father ruthlessly took custody of her illegitimate son. As Portia toils and strains to free her client, she carries on a romance with Dan Foster -- the attorney for the prosecution. LA Law and The Practice have nothing on this one!
Who directed Portia on Trial?
Portia on Trial was directed by George Nichols Jr..
Who stars in Portia on Trial?
The principal cast of Portia on Trial includes Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, Neil Hamilton, Heather Angel, Ruth Donnelly.
When was Portia on Trial released and how long is it?
Portia on Trial was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Portia on Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portia on Trial was composed by Alberto Colombo.