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The Spellbinder

Plot: Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair
Release Date: Friday, July 28 1939
85 years ago
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Portrait of Lee TracyLee Tracy
Lee Tracy was
41 in The Spellbinder
as 'Jed Marlowe'.
Wed, Apr 13 1898 –
Fri, Oct 18 1968
Portrait of Barbara ReadBarbara Read
Barbara Read was
21 in The Spellbinder
as 'Janet Marlowe'.
Sat, Dec 29 1917 –
Wed, Dec 11 1963
Portrait of Patric KnowlesPatric Knowles
Patric Knowles was
27 in The Spellbinder
as 'Tom Dixon'.
Sat, Nov 11 1911 –
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Portrait of Allan LaneAllan Lane
Allan Lane was
29 in The Spellbinder
as 'Steve Kendall'.
Wed, Sep 22 1909 –
Sat, Oct 27 1973
Portrait of Linda HayesLinda Hayes
Linda Hayes was
20 in The Spellbinder
as 'Miss Simpson'.
Fri, Oct 11 1918 –
Tue, Dec 19 1995
Portrait of Morgan ConwayMorgan Conway
Morgan Conway was
36 in The Spellbinder
as 'Mr. Carrington'.
Mon, Mar 16 1903 –
Mon, Nov 16 1981
Portrait of Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett Keane
Robert Emmett Keane was
56 in The Spellbinder
as 'Judge Butler, Second Trial'.
Sat, Mar 03 1883 –
Thu, Jul 02 1981
Portrait of Roy GordonRoy Gordon
Roy Gordon was
54 in The Spellbinder
as 'Third Trial Judge'.
Sat, Oct 18 1884 –
Sun, Jul 23 1972
Portrait of Robert StrangeRobert Strange
Robert Strange was
57 in The Spellbinder
as 'First Trial Judge'.
Sat, Nov 26 1881 –
Fri, Feb 22 1952
Portrait of Elliott SullivanElliott Sullivan
Elliott Sullivan was
32 in The Spellbinder
as 'Harry 'Ice Box' Swinnerty'.
Thu, Jul 04 1907
Portrait of Leonid KinskeyLeonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey was
36 in The Spellbinder
as 'Harry Beldon, Saxophone Player'.
Sat, Apr 18 1903 –
Tue, Sep 08 1998
Portrait of Stanley BlystoneStanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone was
44 in The Spellbinder
as 'Court Clerk, Second Trial (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 01 1894 –
Mon, Jul 16 1956
Portrait of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns
Paul E. Burns was
58 in The Spellbinder
as 'Hotel Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 25 1881 –
Wed, May 17 1967
Portrait of Chester CluteChester Clute
Chester Clute was
48 in The Spellbinder
as 'Dr. Hillary Schunk (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Mon, Apr 02 1956
Portrait of Chester ConklinChester Conklin
Chester Conklin was
53 in The Spellbinder
as 'Courtroom Extra (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 10 1886 –
Mon, Oct 11 1971
Portrait of Clyde DilsonClyde Dilson
Clyde Dilson was
40 in The Spellbinder
as 'Duffy, Second Trial Bailiff (Uncredited)'.
Sun, May 07 1899 –
Fri, Jan 25 1957
Portrait of Julia FayeJulia Faye
Julia Faye was
45 in The Spellbinder
as 'Courtroom Extra (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 23 1893 –
Wed, Apr 06 1966
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
40 in The Spellbinder
as 'Nightclub Extra (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Byron FoulgerByron Foulger
Byron Foulger was
40 in The Spellbinder
as 'J.J. Henkins, Auditor (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of Edward GarganEdward Gargan
Edward Gargan was
37 in The Spellbinder
as 'Tom, Taxi Driver (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 17 1902 –
Wed, Feb 19 1964
Portrait of Jack GarganJack Gargan
Jack Gargan was
39 in The Spellbinder
as 'Courtroom Extra (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Portrait of Earle HodginsEarle Hodgins
Earle Hodgins was
45 in The Spellbinder
as 'First Marriage License Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 05 1893 –
Tue, Apr 14 1964
Portrait of Robert HomansRobert Homans
Robert Homans was
61 in The Spellbinder
as 'Court Policeman at Door (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 07 1877 –
Mon, Jul 28 1947
Portrait of Lew KellyLew Kelly
Lew Kelly was
59 in The Spellbinder
as 'Turnkey (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 24 1879 –
Sat, Jun 10 1944
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr was
47 in The Spellbinder
as 'Taxi Driver (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Doris LloydDoris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd was
43 in The Spellbinder
as 'Mrs. Raymond, School Headmistress (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 01 1896 –
Tue, May 21 1968
Portrait of Frank MarloweFrank Marlowe
Frank Marlowe was
35 in The Spellbinder
as 'Taxi Driver (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 20 1904 –
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Portrait of Tom McGuireTom McGuire
Tom McGuire was
65 in The Spellbinder
as 'Juror, First Trial (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 31 1873 –
Thu, May 06 1954
Portrait of Bruce MitchellBruce Mitchell
Bruce Mitchell was
58 in The Spellbinder
as 'Policeman Testifying at Third Trial (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 15 1880 –
Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of Forbes MurrayForbes Murray
Forbes Murray was
54 in The Spellbinder
as 'Second Marriage License Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 03 1884 –
Thu, Nov 18 1982
Portrait of George NoisomGeorge Noisom
George Noisom was
24 in The Spellbinder
as 'Bellboy (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 14 1915 –
Sat, Dec 31 2005
Portrait of Emory ParnellEmory Parnell
Emory Parnell was
46 in The Spellbinder
as 'Club 88 Doorman (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 28 1892 –
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Portrait of Russ PowellRuss Powell
Russ Powell was
63 in The Spellbinder
as 'Juror, First Trial (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 16 1875 –
Tue, Nov 28 1950
Portrait of Frank PugliaFrank Puglia
Frank Puglia was
47 in The Spellbinder
as 'Headwaiter (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 08 1892 –
Sun, Oct 26 1975
Portrait of Leona RobertsLeona Roberts
Leona Roberts was
60 in The Spellbinder
as 'Mrs. Jenkins (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 25 1879 –
Fri, Jan 29 1954
Portrait of Ronald R. RondellRonald R. Rondell
Ronald R. Rondell was
35 in The Spellbinder
as 'Reporter at Third Trial (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 21 1903 –
Fri, May 14 1999
Portrait of Gertrude SuttonGertrude Sutton
Gertrude Sutton was
35 in The Spellbinder
as 'Miss Burke, Ice Box's Wife (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 01 1903 –
Sat, May 17 1980
Portrait of Harland TuckerHarland Tucker
Harland Tucker was
45 in The Spellbinder
as 'Kendall's Editor (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1893 –
Tue, Mar 22 1949
Portrait of Monte VandergriftMonte Vandergrift
Monte Vandergrift was
>> in The Spellbinder
as 'Official from D.A.'s Office (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Jack HivelyJack Hively
Jack Hively was
28 in The Spellbinder
as 'Director'
Mon, Sep 05 1910 –
Tue, Dec 19 1995
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell Metty
Russell Metty was
32 in The Spellbinder
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Sep 20 1906 –
Fri, Apr 28 1978
Portrait of Albert S. D'AgostinoAlbert S. D'Agostino
Albert S. D'Agostino was
46 in The Spellbinder
as 'Assistant Art Director'
Mon, Dec 26 1892 –
Sat, Mar 14 1970
Portrait of Rex DunnRex Dunn
Rex Dunn was
50 in The Spellbinder
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Mon, Oct 29 1888 –
Mon, May 25 1959
Portrait of Thomas LennonThomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon was
43 in The Spellbinder
as 'Screenplay'
Sun, May 10 1896 –
Sun, Mar 17 1963
Portrait of Joseph FieldsJoseph Fields
Joseph Fields was
44 in The Spellbinder
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Feb 21 1895 –
Thu, Mar 03 1966
Portrait of Cliff ReidCliff Reid
Cliff Reid was
47 in The Spellbinder
as 'Producer'
Mon, Sep 07 1891 –
Sat, Aug 22 1959
Portrait of Theron WarthTheron Warth
Theron Warth was
27 in The Spellbinder
as 'Editor'
Fri, Nov 17 1911 –
Tue, Jul 24 1973
Portrait of Gene RoseGene Rose
Gene Rose was
>> in The Spellbinder
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy WebbRoy Webb
Roy Webb was
50 in The Spellbinder
as 'Music'
Wed, Oct 03 1888 –
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Portrait of Lee S. MarcusLee S. Marcus
Lee S. Marcus was
45 in The Spellbinder
as 'Production Executive'
Thu, Dec 07 1893 –
Thu, Jan 30 1969
Portrait of Robert Russell BennettRobert Russell Bennett
Robert Russell Bennett was
45 in The Spellbinder
as 'Orchestrator'
Fri, Jun 15 1894 –
Tue, Aug 18 1981
Portrait of Van Nest PolglaseVan Nest Polglase
Van Nest Polglase was
40 in The Spellbinder
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Aug 25 1898 –
Fri, Dec 20 1968
Portrait of ReniéRenié
Renié was
37 in The Spellbinder
as 'Costume Design'
Wed, Jul 31 1901 –
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Portrait of John E. TribbyJohn E. Tribby
John E. Tribby was
35 in The Spellbinder
as 'Sound Recordist'
Thu, Oct 29 1903
Portrait of Joseph AnthonyJoseph Anthony
Joseph Anthony was
42 in The Spellbinder
as 'Story'
Fri, Apr 09 1897 –
Fri, Jan 18 1991