In the Name of the Law(1932)
Au nom de la loi
In the Name of the Law Synopsis
The story is about a drug ring and the finally successful efforts of the Paris police to break it up. A young detective goes into a den in Paris' Chinatown, following a clue, and that is the last seen of him until his body is found floating in the Seine several days later. The only clue is a woman's glove. The dead man's friends on the force vow to avenge him, and receive information leading them to suspect one Sandra, a beautiful foreigner, played by the stunning Marcelle Chantal.
In the Name of the Law (1932) is a crime and drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on April 15, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Marcelle Chantal, Régine Dancourt, Gabriel Gabrio and Jean Marchat. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Maurice Tourneur, Paul Bringuier, Paul Bringuier
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Bujard
- Production:
- Pathé-Natan
- Status:
- Released
In the Name of the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marcelle Chantal
as Sandra
Régine Dancourt
as Mireille
Gabriel Gabrio
as Amédée
Jean Marchat
as Marcel
Jean Dax
as Chevalier
José Noguéro
as Gonzalès
Harry Nestor
as Comte de Bullack
Pierre Labry
as Ludovic
Geo Laby
as Clamart
Charles Vanel
as Lancelot
Michèle Morgan
as au téléphone
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Maurice Tourneur, Paul Bringuier and Paul Bringuier.
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In the Name of the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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In the Name of the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Name of the Law online?
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In the Name of the Law (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in In the Name of the Law?
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The main cast of In the Name of the Law (1932) includes Marcelle Chantal, Régine Dancourt, Gabriel Gabrio, Jean Marchat and Jean Dax. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Name of the Law released?
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In the Name of the Law was released on April 15, 1932 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is In the Name of the Law worth watching?
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In the Name of the Law (1932) holds an average rating of 6.9 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.