Overview

Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, 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.

Cast

John Barrymore, Helen Twelvetrees, Jill Esmond, William 'Stage' Boyd, Mary Duncan, Ralph Ince, Albert Conti, Frederick Burton

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What is "State's Attorney" about?

Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, 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.

When was "State's Attorney" released?

State's Attorney was released in 1932.

Who stars in "State's Attorney"?

The cast includes John Barrymore, Helen Twelvetrees, Jill Esmond, William 'Stage' Boyd.

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