Woman Trap
A tense jolting thrilling Paramount all talking picture
NR 1929 · 82 min · ★ 5.3 · Crime
The younger brother of a police captain is a wanted fugitive, so when the captain railroads his brother's former criminal partner, the partner's sister devises a plan to get back at the captain where it will hurt the most.
Directed by William A. Wellman · Written by Bartlett Cormack
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Hal Skelly Dan Malone -
Chester Morris Ray Malone -
Evelyn Brent Kitty Evans -
William B. Davidson Watts -
Effie Ellsler Mrs. Malone -
Guy Oliver Mr. Evans -
Leslie Fenton Eddie Evans -
Charles Giblyn Smith -
Joseph L. Mankiewicz Reporter (as Joseph Mankiewicz) -
Clarence Wilson Detective Captain (as Wilson Hummell) -
Sailor Vincent Himself - a boxer (as 'Sailor Billy' Vincent) -
Virginia Bruce Nurse
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