A district attorney attempts to commit the perfect murder when he kills his daughter's womanizing fiancé, then tries framing the fiancé's lover..
Alright, so is Guilty Hands worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you're into that old Hollywood vibe with a bit of a bite. Folks who dig pre-Code nastiness and a good, tight legal thriller will find a lot to chew on here. If you need explosions or superheroes, though, this one will probably feel slower than molasses....
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"Alright, so is Guilty Hands worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you're into that old Hollywood vibe with a bit of a bite. Folks who dig pre-Code nastiness and a good, tight legal thriller will find a lot to chew on here. If you need explosions or superheroes, though, this one will probably feel slower than molasses. 🕰️ Lionel Barrymore as Stephen Vane is just *icy*. He's a district attorney, right, supposed to uphold the law. But here he is, planning a murder like he's scheduling a dentist ..."
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