The Lawyer's Secret
1931, English. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier & Max Marcin.
Sailor Joe Hart, who is spending his shore leave at a gambling joint, sells his gun to young Laurie Roberts after losing terribly. After Hart again loses his last dime, he leaves the joint and steals a car in order to return to his ship. Later that night, a tough gambler named "The Weasel" convinces Laurie, who also lost badly, that Baldy, the joint's owner, is crooked, and they both return to the joint to break open the safe. During the holdup, The Weasel kills Baldy with Joe's gun and, after being picked up for speeding, Joe is arrested for murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Louis J. GasnierDirector
- Max MarcinDirector
- Clive BrookDrake Norris
- Charles 'Buddy' RogersLaurie Roberts
- Richard ArlenJoe Hart
- Fay WrayKay Roberts
- Jean ArthurBeatrice Stevens
- Francis McDonaldThe Weasel
- Harold Goodwin'Madame X'
- Syd SaylorRed
- Lawrence LaMarrTom
- Sheila BromleyMadge - Madame X's Girlfriend (uncredited)
- G. Pat CollinsMotorcycle Officer (uncredited)
- Gordon De MainDetective (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lloyd Corrigan, James Hilary Finn, Max Marcin
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The Lawyer's Secret runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Lawyer's Secret is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Lawyer's Secret isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lawyer's Secret?
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Who directed The Lawyer's Secret?
The Lawyer's Secret (1931) was directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Max Marcin and stars Clive Brook, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen.