The Trial of Mary Dugan

The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929)

Passed 08 Jun 1929 • Drama • 1h 53m

Mary Dugan, a Broadway showgirl, is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover, and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney... until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial.

Bayard Veiller
Director
Becky Gardiner, Bayard Veiller
Writer
Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, H.B. Warner
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 1 win
Country: United States
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6.3

IMDb (144 votes)