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The Night of June 13 (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.
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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama
Written By:William Slavens McNutt, Agnes Brand Leahy, Brian Marlow
In Theaters:9/17/1932
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Runtime:78 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, Paramount Publix Corp.
Cast
Stephen Roberts
Director
Clive Brook
John Curry
Frances Dee
Ginger Blake
Charles Ruggles
Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
Gene Raymond
Herbert Morrow
Lila Lee
Trudie Morrow
Mary Boland
Mazie Strawn
Adrianne Allen
Elna Curry
Charley Grapewin
"Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
Helen Ware
Mrs. Morrow
Helen Jerome Eddy
Martha Blake
Arthur Hohl
Prosecuting Attorney
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