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Within the Law
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Within the Law

1939-03-17 · 65 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Gustav Machatý
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth HusseyRuth HusseyMary Turner
Tom NealTom NealRichard Gilder
Paul KellyPaul KellyJoe Garson
William GarganWilliam GarganPolice Sergeant Cassidy
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghEnglish Eddie Morton
Rita JohnsonRita JohnsonAgnes Lynch
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsMr. Gilder
Lynne CarverLynne CarverJune
Sidney BlackmerSidney BlackmerGeorge Demarest
Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersHelen Morris - the Thief
Ann MorrissAnn MorrissSaleswoman
James BurkeJames Burke'Red'
Donald DouglasDonald DouglasInspector Burke
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkMcGuire
Claude KingClaude KingArt Dealer
Frank OrthFrank OrthJim Jenks
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldPrison Matron
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordSarah - Gilder's Secretary
James BlaineJames BlaineDetective
Naomi ChildersNaomi ChildersCamerawoman

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