The Lawyer's Secret
Synopsis
Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
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Clive Brook
Drake Norris
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Laurie Roberts
Richard Arlen
Joe Hart
Fay Wray
Kay Roberts
Jean Arthur
Beatrice Stevens
Francis McDonald
The Weasel
Harold Goodwin
'Madame X'
Syd Saylor
Red
Lawrence LaMarr
Tom
Sheila Bromley
Madge - Madame X's Girlfriend (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
Gordon De Main
Detective (uncredited)
Claire Dodd
Party Guest (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Payne B. Johnson
Baby (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
Prison Warden (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
Frank - District Attorney (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
Prison Turnkey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Marcin, Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Corrigan, James Hilary Finn, Max Marcin
- Original Title
- The Lawyer's Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Marcin, Louis J. Gasnier
Lloyd Corrigan, James Hilary Finn, Max Marcin
Arthur L. Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Max Marcin
Director
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Lloyd Corrigan
Writer
Max Marcin
Writer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Edith Head
Costume Design
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
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 The Lawyer's Secret
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What is The Lawyer's Secret about?
Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
Who directed The Lawyer's Secret?
The Lawyer's Secret was directed by Max Marcin, Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in The Lawyer's Secret?
The principal cast of The Lawyer's Secret includes Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Jean Arthur.
When was The Lawyer's Secret released and how long is it?
The Lawyer's Secret was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawyer's Secret?
The Lawyer's Secret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).