Disbarred
“He's America's crooked mouthpiece No. 1!”
Synopsis
The Bar Association disbars attorney Tyler Cradon when it appears he was implicated in the murder of a prominent vice crusader. Cradon, not wishing to be without an income,is impressed by the way Joan Carroll handled a small-town murder, poses as a real estate agent and offers to get her into a law firm of a friend of his. Placed in the office of Roberts, running a front for Cradon, Joan is taught every trick of the trade. With her cases all prepared for her, she goes from one courtroom victory to another, soon becoming the darling of the underworld and the despair of all law-enforcing authorities.
Top Cast
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Gail Patrick
Joan Carroll
Robert Preston
Bradley Kent
Otto Kruger
Tyler Craden
Sidney Toler
G.L. 'Mardy' Mardeen
Helen MacKellar
Abbey Tennant
Eddie Marr
Harp Harrigan
Charles D. Brown
Jackson
Clay Clement
Attorney Roberts
Frank M. Thomas
Dist. Atty. G.H. Blanchard
Virginia Vale
Airline Stewardess
Virginia Dabney
Miss Gita LaRue
John Hart
First Reporter
Harry Worth
Second Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Sr., Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Disbarred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Robert Presnell Sr., Lillie Hayward, Harry Sauber
Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold
Harry Fischbeck
Arthur P. Schmidt
Stuart Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Robert Presnell Sr.
Screenplay
Stuart Walker
Producer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Harry Fischbeck
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 Disbarred
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What is Disbarred about?
The Bar Association disbars attorney Tyler Cradon when it appears he was implicated in the murder of a prominent vice crusader. Cradon, not wishing to be without an income,is impressed by the way Joan Carroll handled a small-town murder, poses as a real estate agent and offers to get her into a law firm of a friend of his. Placed in the office of Roberts, running a front for Cradon, Joan is taught every trick of the trade. With her cases all prepared for her, she goes from one courtroom victory to another, soon becoming the darling of the underworld and the despair of all law-enforcing authorities.
Who directed Disbarred?
Disbarred was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Disbarred?
The principal cast of Disbarred includes Gail Patrick, Robert Preston, Otto Kruger, Sidney Toler, Helen MacKellar.
When was Disbarred released and how long is it?
Disbarred was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Disbarred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disbarred was composed by Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disbarred?
Disbarred holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).