The Case Against Mrs. Ames
1936, English. Directed by William A. Seiter.
This loving mother is on trial for her life. Let yourself be one of the jury , and decide.
An attorney falls for the woman he's representing on a murder charge.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Madeleine CarrollHope Ames
- George BrentMatt Logan
- Beulah BondiMrs. Livingston Ames
- Arthur TreacherGriggsby
- Alan MowbrayLawrence Waterson
- Esther DaleMatilda
- Edward BrophySid
- Scotty BeckettBobbie Ames
- Mayo MethotCora Lamont
- Jonathan HaleFirst trial judge
- Guy Bates PostJudge John Davis
- Richard CarleUncle Gordon
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne
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Is The Case Against Mrs. Ames worth watching?
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How long is The Case Against Mrs. Ames?
The Case Against Mrs. Ames runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Case Against Mrs. Ames have a post-credits scene?
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The Case Against Mrs. Ames parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Case Against Mrs. Ames is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Case Against Mrs. Ames on?
The Case Against Mrs. Ames isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1936. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case Against Mrs. Ames?
If you liked The Case Against Mrs. Ames, try The Truth About Emanuel, The File on Thelma Jordon, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Case Against Mrs. Ames?
The Case Against Mrs. Ames (1936) was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Madeleine Carroll, George Brent, Beulah Bondi.