State's Attorney

Overview

Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.

Release Date

20 May 1932

79 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Tom Cardigan
Lillian Ulrich
Valentine 'Vanny' Powers (as William Boyd)
Nora Dean
Second Trial Defense Attorney
Second Trial Judge
Attorney Graves
Police Captain Morgan
Mr. Ulrich
Night Court Judge (uncredited)