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This Side of the Law

This Side of the Law

Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!

A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: This Side of the Law
  • Genres: Crime
  • Release Date: 1950-06-17
  • Runtime: 74 minutes
  • Rating: 4.8/10 (14 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.654
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

as Evelyn Taylor

Kent Smith

Kent Smith

as David Cummins

Janis Paige

Janis Paige

as Nadine Taylor

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

as Philip Cagle

John Alvin

John Alvin

as Calder Taylor

Monte Blue

Monte Blue

as The Sheriff

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

as Miss Roberts

Nita Talbot

Nita Talbot

as Miss Goff

Edward Van Sloan

Edward Van Sloan

as Judge (uncredited)

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Trailers & Clips

This Side Of The Law - 1950 HD Film Trailer

External Links

Keywords

crooked lawyerflashbackfilm noirimpersonatortrappeddouble crossguard dogtold in flashbacktrapped undergroundimpersonation fraudtrapped in a well

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Side of the Law?

This Side of the Law is a Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1950-06-17.

Who are the main actors in This Side of the Law?

The main cast includes Viveca Lindfors, Kent Smith, Janis Paige, Robert Douglas, John Alvin, .

Where can I watch This Side of the Law online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if This Side of the Law is available.

Is This Side of the Law based on a true story?

Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!

What is the IMDb rating of This Side of the Law?

This Side of the Law has an IMDb rating of 4.8/10 based on 14 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of This Side of the Law?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for This Side of the Law?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was This Side of the Law filmed?

This Side of the Law was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is This Side of the Law?

The total runtime of This Side of the Law is 74 minutes.

Is This Side of the Law suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to This Side of the Law?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Side of the Law.

Does This Side of the Law have a post-credit scene?

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