Slightly Honorable (1939)
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- Approved
- 1h 25min
- Comedy, Crime
- 22 Dec 1939 (USA)
- Movie
A lawyer is framed for the murder of a young party girl and tries to clear his name.
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Writers:
Awards:
- 3 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Pat O'Brien | ... |
John Webb
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| Edward Arnold | ... |
Vincent Cushing
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| Broderick Crawford | ... |
Russ Sampson
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| Ruth Terry | ... |
Ann Seymour
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| Alan Dinehart | ... |
Commisioner Joyce
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| Claire Dodd | ... |
Alma Brehmer
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| Phyllis Brooks | ... |
Sarilla Cushing
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| Eve Arden | ... |
Miss Ater
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| Douglass Dumbrille | ... |
George Taylor
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| Bernard Nedell | ... |
Pete Godena
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| Douglas Fowley | ... |
Madder
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| Ernest Truex | ... |
P. Hemingway Collins
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| Janet Beecher | ... |
Mrs. Cushing
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| Evelyn Keyes | ... |
Miss Vlissigen
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| John Sheehan | ... |
Mike Daley
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| Addison Richards | ... |
Inspector Fromm
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Cliff Clark | ... |
Capt. Graves
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| Howard Hickman | ... |
Sen. Sam Scott
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| Willie Best | ... |
Art, the Elevator Operator
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| Robert Middlemass | ... |
Sen. Berry
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| Paul McVey | ... |
Policeman
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John Deering | ... |
Radio Announcer
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| Art Baker | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Dale Armstrong | ... |
Radio Announcer
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| Eddy Chandler | ... |
O'Leary, the Cop
(as Ed Chandler)
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Jack Green | ... |
Detective
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Dick Rush | ... |
Detective Burke
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Max Rose | ... |
Fingerprint Expert
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Jack Winn | ... |
Surveyor
(as Jack Wynn)
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Muriel Barr | ... |
Girl on Counch (uncredited)
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Jack Baxley | ... |
Detective with Godeana (uncredited)
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| Ed Brady | ... |
Ed - District Attorney's Man (uncredited)
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| Wheaton Chambers | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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| Irene Coleman | ... |
Curvy Brunette (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Senator (uncredited)
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| Frank Dae | ... |
President of the Senate (uncredited)
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Pat Davis | ... |
Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
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| Charles K. French | ... |
Pallbearer (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Senate Gallery Spectator (uncredited)
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| Tay Garnett | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Al Hill Jr. | ... |
Newsboy (uncredited)
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| Al Hill | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Bud Jamison | ... |
Humboldt, the Cop (uncredited)
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| Marjorie Kane | ... |
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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| Richard Keene | ... |
Fingerprint Man (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
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| George Magrill | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Bernard Matis | ... |
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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| Jack Perry | ... |
Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
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Gerald Pierce | ... |
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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| Victor Potel | ... |
Gasoline Station Proprietor (uncredited)
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| Cyril Ring | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Irving Wickes | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Zack Williams | ... |
Black Preacher (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tay Garnett | ||
Written by
| Ken Englund | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Hunter Lay | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Robert Tallman | ... | (adaptation) |
| F.G. Presnell | ... | (novel "Send Another Coffin") |
Produced by
| Tay Garnett | ... | producer |
Music by
| Werner Janssen | ||
Cinematography by
| Merritt B. Gerstad | ... | director of photography (as Merritt Gerstad) |
Editing by
| Dorothy Spencer | ||
Editorial Department
| Otho Lovering | ... | supervising editor |
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
Costume Design by
| Travis Banton | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Kerr | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Julia Heron | ... | interior decorator (as Julie Heron) |
| Richard Irvine | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Fred Lau | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ned Scott | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Werner Janssen | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Walter Wanger | ... | presenter (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1939) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1940) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1940) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Artistas Unidos (1940) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (1940) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Masterpiece Productions (1948) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Masterpiece Productions (1950) (United States) (tv)
- Time Life Films (1968) (United States) (tv)
- Time-Life Video (1980) (United States) (VHS)
- Kartes Video (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- YouTube (2022) (United States) (video)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Attorney John Webb, is fighting the crooked political-ring headed by newspaper publisher Vincent Cushing and his crony George Joyce, the district attorney. When Alma Brehmer, Cushing's mistress and Webb's former sweetheart, is murdered, Cushing and Joyce try to railroad Webb as the killer.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | YOU'VE NEVER MET SUCH PEOPLE! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene where Sampson rushes in with a "habeas corpus" and the police release Webb when he was being arrested for the murder of his secretary is a complete misconstruing of the procedure. A writ of habeas corpus does not prevent anyone from being arrested. It is used to force a custodial or detention authority to prove that they are lawfully holding the arrested or confined person. A writ would be presented after the person is taken into custody and might possibly result in release if the authority can't produce credible evidence or suspicion to justify the person being held. See more » |
| Goofs | Although the character played by Pat O'Brien is unencumbered by marital ties, he wears a wedding ring throughout the film. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cupid's After Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Russ Sampson:
[Raising his drink]
For the people! John Webb: For the $100,000 retainer fee. See more » |