Overview

Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...

Cast

Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, H.B. Warner, Raymond Hackett, Lilyan Tashman, Olive Tell, Adrienne D'Ambricourt, DeWitt Jennings

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What is "The Trial of Mary Dugan" about?

Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...

When was "The Trial of Mary Dugan" released?

The Trial of Mary Dugan was released in 1929.

Who stars in "The Trial of Mary Dugan"?

The cast includes Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, H.B. Warner, Raymond Hackett.

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