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Guilty Hands (1931)

APPROVED 69 min  -  Drama | Crime  -   22 August 1931 (USA)
6.9
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Richard Grant is a lawyer who believes that murder under certain circumstances is justifiable. Richard's daughter... See full summary »

Director:

W.S. Van Dyke, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

Bayard Veiller (screenplay), Bayard Veiller (story)

Stars:

Lionel Barrymore, Kay Francis and Madge Evans
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lionel Barrymore ...
Kay Francis ...
Madge Evans ...
William Bakewell William Bakewell ...
C. Aubrey Smith ...
Polly Moran Polly Moran ...
Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray ...
Forrester Harvey Forrester Harvey ...
Charles Crockett Charles Crockett ...
Henry A. Barrows Henry A. Barrows ...
Harvey Scott (as Henry Barrows)
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Richard Grant is a lawyer who believes that murder under certain circumstances is justifiable. Richard's daughter, Barbara, takes her dad to a dinner party hosted by Richard's old friend, wealthy playboy, Gordon Rich. Gordon tells Richard that he and Barbara plan to marry. Richard threatens Gordon's life if he marries Barbara. Richard is unaware that Barbara has no plans to marry Gordon, and she's in love with Tommy Osgood. Richard enraged of the thought of Barbara marrying Gordon goes into Gordon's room, undetected, and kills him...Has Richard committed the perfect crime? Written by Kelly  

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Playboy | Engagement | Beautiful Woman | Alibi  | See more »

Taglines:

Mystery... chills... an ending that you'll never guess! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Enoha heria See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Although Forrester Harvey is credited onscreen as Spencer Wilson, it is Charles Crockett's character who is referred to as "Mr. Wilson" at one point. Harvey's character name is never spoken in the movie. See more »

Soundtracks

"God Save the King!"
Written by Henry Carey (1744)
A few bars played on piano See more »