On Such a Night

On Such a Night

"YOU CAN FIX A JURY...BUT YOU CAN'T STOP A FLOOD! I'd have hung if the dam hadn't burst...and YOU framed me!"

NR 1937 · 71 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama

When her husband is accused of murder, an actress tries to prove his innocence.

Directed by E.A. Dupont · Written by Doris Malloy

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