Confession
HEARTBREAK written in blood and tears!
NR 1937 · 87 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama
Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.
Directed by Joe May · Written by Hans Rameau
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Kay Francis Vera Kowalska -
Ian Hunter Leonide Kirow -
Basil Rathbone Michael Michailow -
Jane Bryan Lisa Koslov -
Donald Crisp Presiding Judge -
Mary Maguire Hildegard -
Dorothy Peterson Mrs. Koslov -
Laura Hope Crews Stella -
Robert Barrat Prosecuting Attorney -
Ben Welden Defense Attorney -
Veda Ann Borg Xenia -
Joan Valerie Wanda
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