This Side of the Law(1950)
Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!
This Side of the Law Synopsis
A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.
This Side of the Law (1950) is a crime film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on June 17, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Viveca Lindfors, Kent Smith, Janis Paige and Robert Douglas. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- Richard Sale, Russell S. Hughes
- Producers:
- Saul Elkins
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- William Lava
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
This Side of the Law (1950) Trailer
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This Side of the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viveca Lindfors
as Evelyn Taylor
Kent Smith
as David Cummins
Janis Paige
as Nadine Taylor
Robert Douglas
as Philip Cagle
John Alvin
as Calder Taylor
Monte Blue
as The Sheriff
Frances Morris
as Miss Roberts
Nita Talbot
as Miss Goff
Edward Van Sloan
as Judge (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard Sale and Russell S. Hughes, produced by Saul Elkins.
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This Side of the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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This Side of the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in This Side of the Law?
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The main cast of This Side of the Law (1950) includes Viveca Lindfors, Kent Smith, Janis Paige, Robert Douglas and John Alvin. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Side of the Law released?
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This Side of the Law was released on June 17, 1950 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is This Side of the Law worth watching?
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This Side of the Law (1950) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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