Within the Law(1939)
GIRLS WITHOUT SHAME! LADIES OF THE BIG HOUSE!...what happens to them when they get out?...See the bold, dramatic answer in..."WITHIN THE LAW"
Within the Law Synopsis
Shopgirl Mary Turner, sentenced to prison for someone else's theft, is released and takes revenge upon those who wronged her in powerful but lawful ways.
Within the Law (1939) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Gustav Machatý, released on March 17, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Ruth Hussey, Tom Neal, Paul Kelly and William Gargan. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gustav Machatý
- Writers:
- Charles Lederer, Edith Fitzgerald
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Within the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Hussey
as Mary Turner
Tom Neal
as Richard Gilder
Paul Kelly
as Joe Garson
William Gargan
as Police Sergeant Cassidy
Paul Cavanagh
as English Eddie Morton
Rita Johnson
as Agnes Lynch
Samuel S. Hinds
as Mr. Gilder
Lynne Carver
as June
Sidney Blackmer
as George Demarest
Jo Ann Sayers
as Helen Morris - the Thief
Ann Morriss
as Saleswoman
James Burke
as 'Red'
Key crew
Directed by Gustav Machatý, written by Charles Lederer and Edith Fitzgerald.
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Within the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Within the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Within the Law online?
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Who stars in Within the Law?
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The main cast of Within the Law (1939) includes Ruth Hussey, Tom Neal, Paul Kelly, William Gargan and Paul Cavanagh. The film was directed by Gustav Machatý. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Within the Law released?
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Within the Law was released on March 17, 1939 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Within the Law worth watching?
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Within the Law (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.