I Stand Accused

For the 1948 film also called I Stand Accused, see An Act of Murder. For the 1964 song, see Jerry Butler. For the 1965 song, see The Merseybeats.

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	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	4 January 1939 (1939-01-04) (New York)
Running time	63 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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]

Plot

Two boyhood friends, Fred and Paul, become lawyers. Fred goes to work for criminals while Paul remains honest.^[3]

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.^[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][7]

Reception

Cummings said the film was "a fluke hit. So at least I could get inside the casting agents again."^[5]

References

1. 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.
2. "I Stand Accused". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
3. I Stand Accused Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 6, Iss. 61, (Jan 1, 1939): 18.
4. "I Stand Accused". Variety. 2 November 1938. p. 15.
5. By Frederick C Othman United Press, Hollywood Correspondent. (1939, Mar 29). Prize faker finally lands regular job. The Washington Post
6. SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD New York Times 10 Sep 1938: 20.
7. Vagg, Stephen (29 October 2024). "Movie Star Cold Streaks: Robert Cummings". Filmink. Retrieved 29 October 2024.

External links

• I Stand Accused at IMDb
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• I Stand Accused at BFI

1. "I Stand Accused (1938) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.