Counsel for Crime (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1937, Counsel for Crime is a drama, crime and romance film directed by John Brahm, running about 61 minutes. “One Word from Him... And Five Lives Are Doomed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweetheart Anne (Nana Bryant), who subsequently marries a powerful senator (Thurston Hall). What Mellon doesn't know is that Anne has borne him a son, whom the senator has adopted. Reaching adulthood, Paul (Douglass Montgomery) opts for a legal career himself, taking a clerical job with his own father's firm. In typical "B"-picture, Mellon is charged with murdering one of his more odious clients -- and Paul is appointed prosecuting attorney in the case.
Who’s in it. Counsel for Crime stars Otto Kruger as William Mellon, Douglass Montgomery as Paul Maddox, Julie Bishop as Ann McIntyre (as Jacqueline Wells) and Thurston Hall as Sen. Maddox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Counsel for Crime 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 Counsel for Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counsel for Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Counsel for Crime (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Counsel for Crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Counsel for Crime worth watching?
- Counsel for Crime holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counsel for Crime?
- Counsel for Crime stars Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery, Julie Bishop, Thurston Hall and Nana Bryant.
- When was Counsel for Crime released?
- Counsel for Crime was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.