The Lady in Question
The jury finds her innocent... well not too innocent!
NR 1940 · 80 min · ★ 6.7 · Romance, Comedy, Drama
When a jury member takes in the defendant he couldn't convict, she has a bad influence on his son.
Directed by Charles Vidor · Written by Marcel Achard
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Brian Aherne Andre Morestan -
Rita Hayworth Natalie Roguin -
Glenn Ford Pierre Morestan -
Irene Rich Michele Morestan -
George Coulouris Defense Attorney -
Lloyd Corrigan Prosecuting Attorney -
Evelyn Keyes Francois Morestan -
Edward Norris Robert LaCoste -
Curt Bois Henri Lurette -
Frank Reicher President -
Sumner Getchell Fat Boy - N Nicholas Bela Nicholas Farkas
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