The Spellbinder(1939)
Trapped - Between the Daughter he Loved and the Law He Defied!
The Spellbinder Synopsis
Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair. What’s a poor father to do?
The Spellbinder (1939) is a crime, romance and drama film directed by Jack Hively, released on July 28, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Lee Tracy, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles and Allan Lane. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Hively
- Writers:
- Joseph Anthony, Thomas Lennon, Joseph Fields
- Producers:
- Cliff Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Rex Dunn
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Spellbinder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Tracy
as Jed Marlowe
Barbara Read
as Janet Marlowe
Patric Knowles
as Tom Dixon
Allan Lane
as Steve Kendall
Linda Hayes
as Miss Simpson
Morgan Conway
as Mr. Carrington
Robert Emmett Keane
as Judge Butler, Second Trial
Roy Gordon
as Third Trial Judge
Robert Strange
as First Trial Judge
Elliott Sullivan
as Harry 'Ice Box' Swinnerty
Leonid Kinskey
as Harry Beldon, Saxophone Player
Stanley Blystone
as Court Clerk, Second Trial (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Hively, written by Joseph Anthony, Thomas Lennon and Joseph Fields, produced by Cliff Reid.
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The Spellbinder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Spellbinder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Spellbinder?
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The main cast of The Spellbinder (1939) includes Lee Tracy, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles, Allan Lane and Linda Hayes. The film was directed by Jack Hively. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spellbinder released?
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The Spellbinder was released on July 28, 1939 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is The Spellbinder worth watching?
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The Spellbinder (1939) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.