Portia on Trial
"Will Not Interest Children!"
Originally released in 1937. Portia on Trial is a crime/drama film. directed by George Nichols Jr.. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, and Neil Hamilton
Synopsis
Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but Earle's father, powerful publisher John Condon, forced them apart. She has a pretty good idea of what is going on in Elizabeth's head, since she herself was on the verge of killing Earle Condon when his father ruthlessly took custody of her illegitimate son. As Portia toils and strains to free her client, she carries on a romance with Dan Foster -- the attorney for the prosecution. LA Law and The Practice have nothing on this one!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portia on Trial about?
Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but E...
Who directed Portia on Trial?
Portia on Trial was directed by George Nichols Jr..
How long is Portia on Trial?
Portia on Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Portia on Trial released?
Portia on Trial was released on November 8, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Portia on Trial?
The main cast of Portia on Trial includes Walter Abel, Frieda Inescort, Neil Hamilton, Heather Angel, Ruth Donnelly.