Portia on Trial(1937)
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Portia on Trial Synopsis
Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but Earle's father, powerful publisher John Condon, forced them apart. She has a pretty good idea of what is going on in Elizabeth's head, since she herself was on the verge of killing Earle Condon when his father ruthlessly took custody of her illegitimate son. As Portia toils and strains to free her client, she carries on a romance with Dan Foster -- the attorney for the prosecution. LA Law and The Practice have nothing on this one!
Portia on Trial (1937) is a crime and drama film directed by George Nichols Jr., released on November 8, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, Neil Hamilton and Heather Angel. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- George Nichols Jr.
- Composer:
- Alberto Colombo
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Portia on Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Abel
as Dan Foster
Frieda Inescort
as Portia Merriman
Neil Hamilton
as Earle Condon
Heather Angel
as Elizabeth Manners
Ruth Donnelly
as Jane Wilkins
Barbara Pepper
as Evelyn
Clarence Kolb
as John Condon
Anthony Marsh
as Richard Conlan
Paul Stanton
as Judge
George Cooper
as Efe
John Kelly
as Hank
Hobart Bosworth
as Governor
Key crew
Directed by George Nichols Jr..
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Portia on Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Portia on Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Portia on Trial?
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The main cast of Portia on Trial (1937) includes Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, Neil Hamilton, Heather Angel and Ruth Donnelly. The film was directed by George Nichols Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Portia on Trial released?
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Portia on Trial was released on November 8, 1937 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Portia on Trial worth watching?
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Portia on Trial (1937) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.