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      State's Attorney

      Released May 20, 1932 1h 20m Drama List
      Reviews Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan (John Barrymore) is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers (William "Stage" Boyd), who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry (Helen Twelvetrees), accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife. Read More Read Less

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      Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The dialogue is sharp, but the script is weak. Rated: B- Jul 23, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan (John Barrymore) is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers (William "Stage" Boyd), who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry (Helen Twelvetrees), accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.
      Director
      George Archainbaud
      Producer
      David O. Selznick
      Screenwriter
      Gene Fowler, Rowland Brown
      Distributor
      RKO Radio Pictures
      Production Co
      RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 20, 1932, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 3, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 20m
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