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The Law in Her Hands is a 1936 American drama film directed by William Clemens and written by George Bricker and Luci Ward. The film stars Margaret Lindsay and Glenda Farrell. It was released by Warner Bros. on May 16, 1936. The film's working title was "Lawyer Woman". Mary and Dorothy open their own law practice, but after months of rising debt and falling income, they start representing members of the organized crime.
Original Release
05/16/1936
US Release
05/16/1936
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Margaret Lindsay | Mary Wentworth |
| Glenda Farrell | Dorothy 'Dot' Davis / Dorothy Davis |
| Warren Hull | Asst. Dist. Atty. Robert Mitchell / Robert Mitchell |
| Lyle Talbot | Frank 'Legs' Gordon / Frank Gordon |
| Eddie Acuff | Eddie O'Malley |
| Dick Purcell | Marty |
| Al Shean | Franz |
| Addison Richards | William McGuire |
| Joseph Crehan | Dist. Atty. Thomas Mallon |
| Matty Fain | Augie Simelli (henchman #1) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Margaret Lindsay | Mary Wentworth |
| Glenda Farrell | Dorothy 'Dot' Davis / Dorothy Davis |
| Warren Hull | Asst. Dist. Atty. Robert Mitchell / Robert Mitchell |
| Lyle Talbot | Frank 'Legs' Gordon / Frank Gordon |
| Eddie Acuff | Eddie O'Malley |
| Dick Purcell | Marty |
| Al Shean | Franz |
| Addison Richards | William McGuire |
| Joseph Crehan | Dist. Atty. Thomas Mallon |
| Matty Fain | Augie Simelli (henchman #1) |
| Milton Kibbee | Herman Sturm |
| Eddie Shubert | Harry Morton |
| Herbert Ashley | Police Officer Black |
| Tom Brower | Fourth Trial Bailiff |
| Frank Bruno | Henchman #4 |
| Eddy Chandler | Detective at Fourth Trial |
| Mabel Colcord | 'Fishcake' Fanny |
| Dick French | Man Taking Oath |
| Sol Gorss | Second Trial Court Officer |
| Eddie Graham | Third Trial Jury Foreman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bryan Foy | Producer |
