Ladies of the Jury
| Ladies of the Jury | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lowell Sherman |
| Produced by | William LeBaron |
| Screenplay by |
Marion Dix Edward Salisbury Field Eddie Welch |
| Based on |
Ladies of the Jury by John Frederick Ballard |
| Starring |
Edna May Oliver Jill Esmond Ken Murray Roscoe Ates Kitty Kelly |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
| Cinematography | Jack MacKenzie |
| Edited by | Charles L. Kimball |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ladies of the Jury is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Lowell Sherman and written by Marion Dix, Edward Salisbury Field and Eddie Welch. The film stars Edna May Oliver, Jill Esmond, Ken Murray, Roscoe Ates and Kitty Kelly. The film was released on February 5, 1932, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]
Plot
Middle aged Mrs. Livingston Baldwin Crane (Edna May Oliver) is selected to serve on a jury. The case is the murder trial of ex-showgirl Yvette Gordon (Jill Esmond), accused of killing her rich elderly husband. Throughout the trial Mrs. Crane is outspoken but is able to ask the witnesses candid and important questions. At the end of the trial, Mrs. Crane casts the sole “not guilty” vote, causing a discussion. After lots of convincing and several votes, the count is ten not guilty to two guilty. During the deliberations, the wealthy Mrs. Crane secretly hires a detective agency to further investigate the case. They prove that Chauncy, Mr. Crane's nephew, paid the maid, Mrs. Snow, to lie under oath so Chauncy could inherit his uncle's entire estate.
Cast
- Edna May Oliver as Mrs. Livingston Baldwin Crane
- Jill Esmond as Mrs. Yvette Gordon
- Ken Murray as Spencer B. Dazy
- Roscoe Ates as Andrew MacKaig
- Kitty Kelly as Mayme Mixter
- Cora Witherspoon as Lily Pratt
- Robert McWade as Judge Henry Fish
- Helene Millard as Miss Evelyn Elaine Snow, Crane's Maid
- Kate Price as Mrs. McGuire
References
- ↑ "Ladies of the Jury (1932) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Movie Review- Ladies of the Jury - A Triumphant Woman". Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Ladies Of The Jury Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Ladies Of The Jury". TV Guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014.