Overview

Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.

Cast

Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Jean Arthur, Francis McDonald, Harold Goodwin, Syd Saylor

Forgot the name of "The Lawyer's Secret"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "The Lawyer's Secret" about?

Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.

When was "The Lawyer's Secret" released?

The Lawyer's Secret was released in 1931.

Who stars in "The Lawyer's Secret"?

The cast includes Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Fay Wray.

The Lawyer's Secret (1931) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles · MovieMind