Within the Law (1939)

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

Genres: Crime Drama Romance

Rating 6.0

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GIRLS WITHOUT SHAME! LADIES OF THE BIG HOUSE!...what happens to them when they get out?...See the bold, dramatic answer in..."WITHIN THE LAW"

Overview

Shopgirl Mary Turner, sentenced to prison for someone else's theft, is released and takes revenge upon those who wronged her in powerful but lawful ways.

Production Companies

Loew's Incorporated

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	1.317

Directed By

Gustav Machatý

Crew

Director
Gustav Machatý

Screenplay
Charles Lederer

Screenplay
Edith Fitzgerald

TOP CAST

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