Criminal Court(1946)
A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nightclub where the attorney's girlfriend is a singer. Although he manages to cover up his involvement in the crime, his girlfriend discovers the body and is subsequently charged with the murder.
Movie: Criminal Court
Top 10 Billed Cast
Steve Barnes
Georgia Gale
Joan Mason
Vic Wright
District Attorney Gordon
Joe West
Frankie Wright, Vic's Brother
Mr. Marquette
Clark J. 'Brownie' Brown
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