Movie: Within the Law

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ruth Hussey
Ruth Hussey

Mary Turner

Tom Neal
Tom Neal

Richard Gilder

Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly

Joe Garson

William Gargan
William Gargan

Police Sergeant Cassidy

Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh

English Eddie Morton

Rita Johnson
Rita Johnson

Agnes Lynch

Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds

Mr. Gilder

Lynne Carver
Lynne Carver

June

Sidney Blackmer
Sidney Blackmer

George Demarest

Jo Ann Sayers
Jo Ann Sayers

Helen Morris - the Thief

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1939-03-17

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    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"

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  • Languages:

    English
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