
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Drama · Crime
Overview
Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...
Top Cast


Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer
Mary Elizabeth Dugan
Norma Shearer
Mary Elizabeth Dugan


Lewis Stone
Lewis Stone
Edward West
Lewis Stone
Edward West


H.B. Warner
H.B. Warner
District Attorney Galway
H.B. Warner
District Attorney Galway


Raymond Hackett
Raymond Hackett
Jimmy Dugan
Raymond Hackett
Jimmy Dugan


Lilyan Tashman
Lilyan Tashman
Dagmar Lorne
Lilyan Tashman
Dagmar Lorne


Olive Tell
Olive Tell
Mrs. Gertrude Rice
Olive Tell
Mrs. Gertrude Rice


Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Marie Ducrot
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Marie Ducrot


DeWitt Jennings
DeWitt Jennings
Inspector Hunt
DeWitt Jennings
Inspector Hunt


Wilfrid North
Wilfrid North
Judge Nash
Wilfrid North
Judge Nash


Landers Stevens
Landers Stevens
Dr. Welcome
Landers Stevens
Dr. Welcome
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