Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.
Directed by Stephen Roberts
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Cast
Clive Brook
John Curry
Frances Dee
Ginger Blake
Charles Ruggles
Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
Gene Raymond
Herbert Morrow
Lila Lee
Trudie Morrow
Mary Boland
Mazie Strawn
Adrianne Allen
Elna Curry
Charley Grapewin
"Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
Helen Ware
Mrs. Morrow
Helen Jerome Eddy
Martha Blake
Arthur Hohl
Prosecuting Attorney
Billy Butts
Junior Strawn
Richard Carle
Otto
Bobby Barber
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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