Midnight Court

1937
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1 Std. 3 Min.

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William B. Davidson, Ann Dvorak, Stanley Fields, John Litel, Walter Miller, and Carlyle Moore Jr. in Midnight Court (1937)

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuVictor Shanley had once been New York City's most-acclaimed crime-fighting, crusading District Attorney and the scourge of the underworld. But the workaholic demands of the job led him to dr... Alles lesenVictor Shanley had once been New York City's most-acclaimed crime-fighting, crusading District Attorney and the scourge of the underworld. But the workaholic demands of the job led him to drinking and alcoholism. Dismissed from office in disgrace and divorced by his wife, Carol, ... Alles lesenVictor Shanley had once been New York City's most-acclaimed crime-fighting, crusading District Attorney and the scourge of the underworld. But the workaholic demands of the job led him to drinking and alcoholism. Dismissed from office in disgrace and divorced by his wife, Carol, Shanley soon found himself a gutter-drunk. But when hired by gangster Al Kruger, racketeer... Alles lesen

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Ann Dvorak

Carol O'Neill

John Litel

Victor Shanley

Carlyle Moore Jr.

Bob Terrill

Joseph Crehan

Judge Frederick J. Thompson

William B. Davidson

Alfred H. Kruger
(as William Davidson)

Stanley Fields

'Slim' Jacobs

Walter Miller

Police Lt. Jerry Burke

John Sheehan

'Clouter' Hoag

Bill Elliott

City Attorney Seabrook
(as Gordon Elliott)

Gordon Hart

Superior Court Judge

Harrison Greene

Bailiff Turner
(as Harrison Green)

Charley Foy

Dutch
(as Charles Foy)

Eddie Foster

Louie Rennick

Lyle Moraine

Harry Jills

George Offerman Jr.

Adolph Nodle

Joan Woodbury

Chiquita
(as John Woodbury)

Don Downen

Car Thief

John Butler

Kruger's Lawyer
(Nicht genannt)

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At Victor Shanley's party, Carol and Bob stop dancing to go out onto the balcony. In the very next scene, Shanley is watching the dancers out on the dance floor when Kruger and Jacobs come up to talk to him, and Carol and Bob can be seen dancing in the background.

Soundtracks
Let's Put Our Heads Together
(uncredited)
Music by Harold Arlen
Played at Victor Shanley's party

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B movie from Warners

John Litel and Ann Dvorak star in "Midnight Court," a 1937 B movie from Warners.

Litel plays Victor Shanley, an ex-DA who turned to drink, was removed from office and divorced by his wife Carol (Dvorak). He basically becomes a bum. One night, gangster Al Kruger, the head of a hot-car ring, spots Shanley in a bar. Seeing that he's down and out, he's able to hire Shanley to represent the crooks he hires.

Soon Shanley is riding high defending criminals and socking it to the law and order who had gotten rid of him. A young friend of Shanley's, Bob Terrell, was involved in the mob, and to get him out, Shanley gets him a job with an aircraft factory in another state. A situation arises and Shanley knows he has to turn the tables and bring down Kruger.

This is a fast-moving film with nice performances all around. I always remember that John Litel played Nancy Drew's father. He was a solid character actor (and a war hero) who enjoyed a long career, dating back to the 1920s. He was rarely a lead, but here he does a fine job. Ann Dvorak is a delight as his ex-wife, who is still there for him.