The Night of June 13

The Night of June 13

The Secrets of a Quiet Street!

NR 1932 · 78 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.

Directed by Stephen Roberts · Written by Agnes Brand Leahy

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Cast

Clive Brook John Curry
Frances Dee Ginger Blake
Charles Ruggles Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
Gene Raymond Herbert Morrow
Lila Lee Trudie Morrow
Mary Boland Mazie Strawn
Adrianne Allen Elna Curry
Charley Grapewin "Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
Helen Ware Mrs. Morrow
Helen Jerome Eddy Martha Blake
Arthur Hohl Prosecuting Attorney
Billy Butts Junior Strawn

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