The Law in Her Hands

The Law in Her Hands

INSIDE STORY of gangdom's notorious lady mouthpiece!

NR 1936 · 58 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Comedy, Crime

A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.

Directed by William Clemens · Written by George Bricker

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