21 May 1932
Attorney for the Defense
A lawyer is haunted by a previous case in which he manipulated evidence and convicted an innocent man.
Is My Face Red?
You'll love and hate Mrs. Poster's little boy Will'yum...and walk out of the theater chirping
William Poster writes a gossip column for the Morning Gazette. He will write about anyone and everyone as long as he gets the credit. He gets most of his information from his showgirl gal-pal, Peggy. Eventually Bill's reckless tattling gets him in deep trouble with friends and enemies, putting his career and life in jeopardy.
Top Billed Cast
Ricardo Cortez William Poster
Helen Twelvetrees Peggy Bannon
Jill Esmond Mildred Huntington
Robert Armstrong Ed Maloney
Arline Judge Bee - Poster's Secretary
Zasu Pitts Morning Gazette Telephone Operator
Clarence Muse Horatio
Sidney Toler Tony Mugatti
Fletcher Norton Angelo Spinello
Nella Walker Aunt Vickie
Rochelle Hudson Newlywed Bride on Leviathon (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Cecil Cunningham Millionaire's Wife
William B. Davidson O'Sullivan
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