The Spellbinder
"Trapped - Between the Daughter he Loved and the Law He Defied!"
Originally released in 1939. The Spellbinder is a crime/romance film. directed by Jack Hively. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Tracy, Barbara Read, and Patric Knowles
Synopsis
Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair. What’s a poor father to do?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lee Tracy
as Jed Marlowe
Barbara Read
as Janet Marlowe
Patric Knowles
as Tom Dixon
Allan Lane
as Steve Kendall
Linda Hayes
as Miss Simpson
Morgan Conway
as Mr. Carrington
Robert Emmett Keane
as Judge Butler, Second Trial
Roy Gordon
as Third Trial Judge
Robert Strange
as First Trial Judge
Elliott Sullivan
as Harry 'Ice Box' Swinnerty
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spellbinder about?
Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misle...
Who directed The Spellbinder?
The Spellbinder was directed by Jack Hively.
How long is The Spellbinder?
The Spellbinder has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Spellbinder released?
The Spellbinder was released on July 28, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spellbinder?
The main cast of The Spellbinder includes Lee Tracy, Barbara Read, Patric Knowles, Allan Lane, Linda Hayes.