The Trial of Mary Dugan
1929, English. Directed by Bayard Veiller.
Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Bayard VeillerDirector
- Norma ShearerMary Elizabeth Dugan
- Lewis StoneEdward West
- H.B. WarnerDistrict Attorney Galway
- Raymond HackettJimmy Dugan
- Lilyan TashmanDagmar Lorne
- Olive TellMrs. Gertrude Rice
- Adrienne D'AmbricourtMarie Ducrot
- DeWitt JenningsInspector Hunt
- Wilfrid NorthJudge Nash
- Landers StevensDr. Welcome
- Mary DoranPauline Agguerro
- Westcott ClarkeCaptain Price
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Becky Gardiner
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What The Trial of Mary Dugan is based on
The Trial of Mary Dugan is based on The Trial of Mary Dugan by Bayard Veiller.
The Trial of Mary Dugan
By Bayard Veiller
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The Trial of Mary Dugan runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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The Trial of Mary Dugan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Trial of Mary Dugan is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Trial of Mary Dugan on?
The Trial of Mary Dugan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 1929. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trial of Mary Dugan?
If you liked The Trial of Mary Dugan, try Each Dawn I Die, The Naked City, Plunder Road.
Who directed The Trial of Mary Dugan?
The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929) was directed by Bayard Veiller and stars Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone, H.B. Warner.
What is The Trial of Mary Dugan based on?
The Trial of Mary Dugan is based on The Trial of Mary Dugan by Bayard Veiller.