I Stand Accused is a 1938 American drama film directed by John H. Auer and written by Gordon Kahn and Alex Gottlieb. The film stars Robert Cummings, Helen Mack, Lyle Talbot, Thomas Beck, Gordon Jones and Robert Paige. The film was released by Republic Pictures.[1][2]
| I Stand Accused | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John H. Auer |
| Screenplay by | Gordon Kahn additional dialogue Alex Gottlieb |
| Produced by | John H. Auer |
| Starring | Robert Cummings Helen Mack Lyle Talbot Thomas Beck Gordon Jones Robert Paige |
| Cinematography | Jack A. Marta |
| Edited by | Ernest J. Nims |
| Music by | Cy Feuer William Lava |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | 4 January 1939 (New York) |
Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
Two boyhood friends, Fred and Paul, become lawyers. Fred goes to work for criminals while Paul remains honest.[3]
Cast edit
- Robert Cummings as Frederick A. Davis
- Helen Mack as Alison Cooper
- Lyle Talbot as Charles Eastman
- Thomas Beck as Paul V. Reynolds
- Gordon Jones as Blackie
- Robert Paige as Joe Benson
- Leona Roberts as Mrs. Davis
- Robert Middlemass as Norman L. Mitchell
- Thomas E. Jackson as Detective Gilroy
- John Hamilton as Defense Attorney Brower
- Howard Hickman as Gilbert
- Harry Stubbs as Mr. Moss
- Robert Strange as Francis X. Ryan
Production edit
it was based on the career of lawyer Dixie Davis.[4]
Robert Cummings had been dropped by Paramount Studios in September 1938 and found himself in less demand as an actor. "I was poison," he later said. "Not an agent would look at me." But he managed to get cast in the lead of this film.[5] His casting was announced in September 1938.[6]
Reception edit
Cummings said the film was "a fluke hit. So at least I could get inside the casting agents again."[5]
References edit
- ^ Nugent, Frank S. (1939-01-05). "Movie Review - I Stand Accused - THE SCREEN; Mr. Goodman's Public Goes 'Ga-Ga' and Breaks Up the Showing of 'Zaza' at the Paramount Theatre". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "I Stand Accused". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ I Stand Accused Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 6, Iss. 61, (Jan 1, 1939): 18.
- ^ "I Stand Accused". Variety. 2 November 1938. p. 15.
- ^ a b By Frederick C Othman United Press, Hollywood Correspondent. (1939, Mar 29). Prize faker finally lands regular job. The Washington Post
- ^ SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD New York Times 10 Sep 1938: 20.
External links edit
- I Stand Accused at IMDb
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- I Stand Accused at BFI
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- ^ "I Stand Accused (1938) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.