Within the Law (1939)

Released: 1939-03-17 Duration: 1hr 5min

Genres: Crime Drama Romance

Rating 6.0

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Overview

A wrongly convicted woman studies law and seeks her revenge.

Production Companies

Loew's Incorporated

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	2.064

Directed By

Gustav Machatý

Crew

Director
Gustav Machatý

Screenplay
Charles Lederer

Screenplay
Edith Fitzgerald

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