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1938-12-13 · 61 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Romance · Crime

A just-married young woman attempts suicide after her husband tells her he really doesn't love her because he has become involved in an extortion racket, then finds herself becoming involved with the doctor who has saved her life and become attracted to her.

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Directors
Clifford Sanforth
Production companies
Imperial Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Betty BurgessBetty BurgessJudith Avery
Matty KempMatty KempToby Locke
Lloyd HughesLloyd HughesDr. Craig Mitchell
Bryant WashburnBryant WashburnJoe Travis
Jack La RueJack La RueSmiles Badolio
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsHappy Crofton
Anthony OrlandoLouie Badolio
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneDistrict Attorney
Donald KirkeDonald KirkeMr. Twitchett
Sheila TerrySheila TerryRita Avery
Harry HolmanHarry HolmanJustice of the Peace
Norma TaylorNorma TaylorMiss Farnsworth

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