The Lawyer's Secret (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1931, The Lawyer's Secret is a drama and crime film directed by Max Marcin, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
Who’s in it. The Lawyer's Secret stars Clive Brook as Drake Norris, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Laurie Roberts, Richard Arlen as Joe Hart and Fay Wray as Kay Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lawyer's Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lawyer's Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawyer's Secret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawyer's Secret (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lawyer's Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lawyer's Secret worth watching?
- The Lawyer's Secret holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lawyer's Secret?
- The Lawyer's Secret stars Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Fay Wray and Jean Arthur.
- When was The Lawyer's Secret released?
- The Lawyer's Secret was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.