The Law in Her Hands
“INSIDE STORY of gangdom's notorious lady mouthpiece!”
Synopsis
A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.
Top Cast
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Margaret Lindsay
Mary Wentworth
Glenda Farrell
Dorothy Davis
Warren Hull
Robert Mitchell
Lyle Talbot
Frank Gordon
Eddie Acuff
Eddie O'Malley
Dick Purcell
Marty
Addison Richards
William McGuire
Joseph Crehan
Dist. Atty. Thomas Mallon
Matty Fain
Augie Simelli (henchman #1)
Milton Kibbee
Herman Sturm
Eddie Shubert
Harry Morton
Herbert Ashley
Police Officer Black (uncredited)
Tom Brower
Fourth Trial Bailiff (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Detective at Fourth Trial (uncredited)
Mabel Colcord
'Fishcake' Fanny (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Second Trial Court Officer (uncredited)
Howard Hickman
Judge Henry D. Morse (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Third Trial Judge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker, Luci Ward
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Law in Her Hands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
George Bricker, Luci Ward
Heinz Roemheld
Sidney Hickox
Clarence Kolster
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
George Bricker
Screenplay
Luci Ward
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Clarence Kolster
Editor
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 Law in Her Hands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Law in Her Hands about?
A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.
Who directed The Law in Her Hands?
The Law in Her Hands was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in The Law in Her Hands?
The principal cast of The Law in Her Hands includes Margaret Lindsay, Glenda Farrell, Warren Hull, Lyle Talbot, Eddie Acuff.
When was The Law in Her Hands released and how long is it?
The Law in Her Hands was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Law in Her Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Law in Her Hands was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Law in Her Hands?
The Law in Her Hands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).