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Wikipedia article




'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.

Plot



Two boyhood friends, Fred and Paul, become lawyers. Fred goes to work for criminals while Paul remains honest.I Stand Accused

Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 6, Iss. 61, (Jan 1, 1939): 18.


Cast



*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



it was based on the career of lawyer Dixie Davis.

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. His casting was announced in September 1938.SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD New York Times 10 Sep 1938: 20.

Reception



Cummings said the film was "a fluke hit. So at least I could get inside the casting agents again."By Frederick C Othman United Press, Hollywood Correspondent. (1939, Mar 29). Prize faker finally lands regular job. 'The Washington Post'

References




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