

The Trial of Vivienne Ware
1932-05-01 · 56 min · ★ 9.0
Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.
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- Directors
- William K. Howard
- Production companies
- Fox Film Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joan BennettVivienne Ware
Donald CookJohn Sutherland
Zasu PittsGladys Fairweather
Richard 'Skeets' GallagherGraham McNally
Lilian BondDolores Divine
Alan DinehartProsecutor
Herbert MundinWilliam Boggs
Howard PhillipsMinetti aka Joe Garson
William PawleyJoseph Gilk
Noel MadisonAngelo Paroni
Jameson ThomasDamon Fenwick
Ruth SelwynMercedes Joy
Christian RubAxel Nordstrom
Maude EburneMrs. Elizabeth Hardy
Ward BondJohnson (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneCop Who Kills Parone (uncredited)
Virginia True BoardmanTimid Juror (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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