40
About
The screenplay for this mystery is based upon a story suggested to Liberty Magazine by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is the tale of a prominent lawyer who shocks his snooty friends, family and colleagues by abruptly abandoning his successful practice and his wife to find true happiness. He soon falls in love with another woman and continues to keep a low profile until he learns that his first wife stands accused of murdering him
Theatrical
Sep 28, 1936
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 26, 2006
Director
Writers
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Lester Cole, John Erskine, Rupert Hughes, Nathanael West, Rita Weiman
Producers
Music
Studio
Republic Pictures
Keywords
Where to Watch
Region
Amazon Video
Rent from
$1.99
Amazon Video
Buy from
$7.99
MGM Plus
Stream included
HD
Included
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
Stream included
HD
Included
Cineverse
Stream with ads
HD
Included
See all 11 options →
Prices last updated September 30, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
Cast
Full credits →H
Henry Wilcoxon
James Blake
B
Betty Furness
Charlotte Brown
S
Sidney Blackmer
George Sartos
E
Evelyn Brent
Ilka Blake
B
Barnett Parker
Roger
M
Mel Ruick
Andrew
W
Wade Boteler
Floyd, the sheriff
S
Si Jenks
Earl
J
John Wray
Shane
G
Guy Usher
Police Lieutenant
R
Robert Homans
Sergeant
A
Arthur Aylesworth
Joe Reed
B
Byron Foulger
Supporting Role
H
Harry Antrim
Inspector A.R. Lahey
E
Edward Hearn
Meeting Moderator (uncredited)
J
John Ince
Gorman (uncredited)
F
Frank O'Connor
Detective (uncredited)
G
George Morrell
Bartender (uncredited)
H
Harry Harvey
Diner Cashier (uncredited)
J
John Harrington
Thug (uncredited)
