A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
Bucolic lawyer John Wayne takes on big-city corruption in A Man Betrayed. He sets out to prove that an above-suspicion politician (Edward Ellis) is actually a crook. The price of integrity is sweet in this instance, since Wayne happens to be in love with the politician's daughter (Frances Dee).
Mister Arn reviewedJune 25, 2025
“A Man Betrayed” is a 1940s crime drama with a dash of romance, starring John Wayne as a small-town lawyer out to uncover the truth behind a friend's suspicious death. His romantic foil is the daughter of a powerful, corrupt political boss, adding personal stakes to the legal intrigue. While it’s far from a standout in Wayne’s filmography, it’s a brisk and watchable melodrama that offers a glimpse of the Duke stepping outside his usual Western gear. Not essential, but interesting for fans tracking his early evolution.