

The Trial of Vivienne Ware
“The Radio Drama That Electrified The Air!”
Synopsis
Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.
Top Cast
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Vivienne Ware
Donald Cook
John Sutherland
Zasu Pitts
Gladys Fairweather
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Graham McNally
Lilian Bond
Dolores Divine
Alan Dinehart
Prosecutor
Herbert Mundin
William Boggs
Howard Phillips
Minetti aka Joe Garson
William Pawley
Joseph Gilk
Noel Madison
Angelo Paroni
Jameson Thomas
Damon Fenwick
Ruth Selwyn
Mercedes Joy
Christian Rub
Axel Nordstrom
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy
John M. Sullivan
Judge Henderson
Ward Bond
Johnson (uncredited)
Barbara Allen
Dancer (uncredited)
Sam Armstrong
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Conners, Philip Klein, Crane Wilbur, Ralph Freed, Kenneth M. Ellis
- Original Score
- R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Barry Conners, Philip Klein, Crane Wilbur, Ralph Freed, Kenneth M. Ellis
R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer
Ernest Palmer
Ralph Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Barry Conners
Writer
Philip Klein
Writer
Crane Wilbur
Writer
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Ralph Dietrich
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial of Vivienne Ware
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trial of Vivienne Ware about?
Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.
Who directed The Trial of Vivienne Ware?
The Trial of Vivienne Ware was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in The Trial of Vivienne Ware?
The principal cast of The Trial of Vivienne Ware includes Joan Bennett, Donald Cook, Zasu Pitts, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Lilian Bond.
When was The Trial of Vivienne Ware released and how long is it?
The Trial of Vivienne Ware was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial of Vivienne Ware?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial of Vivienne Ware was composed by R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer.
Is The Trial of Vivienne Ware based on a book or true story?
The Trial of Vivienne Ware is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth M. Ellis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial of Vivienne Ware?
The Trial of Vivienne Ware holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).













