Criminal Court

Criminal Court

NR 1946 · 63 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama

A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nightclub where the attorney's girlfriend is a singer. Although he manages to cover up his involvement in the crime, his girlfriend discovers the body and is subsequently charged with the murder.

Directed by Robert Wise · Written by Earl Felton

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