Within the Law (1939 film) explained

Within the Law
Director:Gustav Machatý
Producer:Lou L. Ostrow
Starring:Ruth Hussey
Tom Neal
Paul Kelly
William Gargan
Paul Cavanagh
Rita Johnson
Music:William Axt
Editing:George Boemler
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor:Loew's Inc.
Runtime:65 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Within the Law is a 1939 American (Precursor) Film noir crime film directed by Gustav Machatý and written by Charles Lederer and Edith Fitzgerald. The film stars Ruth Hussey, Tom Neal, Paul Kelly, William Gargan, Paul Cavanagh, and Rita Johnson.[1] [2] The film was released on March 17, 1939, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

The film is based on the play Within the Law by Bayard Veiller.

Plot

Mary Turner gets arrested for a robbery she didn't commit. While in prison she studies law. After being released, she partners with another woman to legally scam wealthy men and to get revenge on the man who sent her to prison.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Within the Law (1939) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 27 November 2014.
  2. Web site: Within The Law. TV Guide. 27 November 2014.