17/09/1932
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.
Clive Brook
as John Curry
Frances Dee
as Ginger Blake
Charles Ruggles
as Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
Gene Raymond
as Herbert Morrow
Lila Lee
as Trudie Morrow
Mary Boland
as Mazie Strawn
Adrianne Allen
as Elna Curry
Charley Grapewin
as "Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
Helen Ware
as Mrs. Morrow
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Martha Blake
Arthur Hohl
as Prosecuting Attorney
Billy Butts
as Junior Strawn
Richard Carle
as Otto
Bobby Barber
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Frederick Burton
as Judge (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
John Elliott
as Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
Paul Fix
as Reporter (uncredited)
Billy Franey
as Jimmy, trash collector (uncredited)
Otto Fries
as Baliff (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
as Mr. Henry Morrow (uncredited)
Kent Taylor
as Reporter (uncredited)
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