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5.8/10 1937 1h 12m Released

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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!

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Top Cast

Walter Abel
Walter Abel
Dan Foster
Frieda Inescort
Frieda Inescort
Portia Merriman
Neil Hamilton
Neil Hamilton
Earle Condon
Heather Angel
Heather Angel
Elizabeth Manners
Ruth Donnelly
Ruth Donnelly
Jane Wilkins
Barbara Pepper
Barbara Pepper
Evelyn
Clarence Kolb
Clarence Kolb
John Condon
Anthony Marsh
Anthony Marsh
Richard Conlan
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton
Judge
George Cooper
George Cooper
Efe
John Kelly
John Kelly
Hank
Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth
Governor
Ian Maclaren
Ian Maclaren
Father Caslez
Chick Chandler
Chick Chandler
Barker
Bob Murphy
Bob Murphy
Inspector
Inez Palange
Inez Palange
Mrs. Gannow

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FAQ about Portia on Trial

What is Portia on Trial about?
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…
When was Portia on Trial released?
Portia on Trial was released in 1937.
What genres does Portia on Trial belong to?
Portia on Trial is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Portia on Trial?
The cast of Portia on Trial includes Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, Neil Hamilton, Heather Angel, Ruth Donnelly.