Stronger Than Desire

Directed by Leslie Fenton
Passed
1939    78mDrama
6.5
Wealthy socialite Elizabeth Flagg is courted by persistent Michael McLain, despite her protests that she is a married woman. McLain is just charming enough to attract Elizabeth into a series of harmless dalliances. But when he tries to extort money from her, they quarrel violently and she shoots at him with his own gun. McLain's wife Eva is arrested for his murder. With strong circumstantial evidence against her, Eva seems sure to be convicted... until the guilt-ridden Elizabeth persuades her own husband, defense attorney Tyler Flagg, to take the woman's case. He does so, but without knowing of his wife's involvement.
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Cast of Stronger Than Desire
  • Virginia BruceElizabeth Flagg
  • Walter PidgeonTyler Flagg
  • Lee BowmanMichael McLain
  • Ann DvorakEva McLain
  • Ilka ChaseJo Brennan
  • Rita JohnsonBarbara Winter
  • Richard LaneJerry Brody
  • Ann E. ToddSusan Flagg
  • Paul StantonAssistant D.A. Galway
  • Ferike BorosMrs. D'Amoro
  • Mariska AldrichPolice Matron (uncredited)
  • Ernie AlexanderReporter (uncredited)
  • King BaggotJuror (uncredited)
  • Jack BaxleyConductor at Train Station (uncredited)
  • Barbara BedfordMiss Watson - Flagg's Secretary (uncredited)
  • Margaret BertSara - Susan's Nursemaid (uncredited)
  • Truman BradleyMan in Courtroom (uncredited)
  • John ButlerShopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited)
  • Leonard CareyAlbert - Flagg's Butler (uncredited)
  • James ConatyDoctor (uncredited)
  • Mary CurrierFlagg's Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Lester DorrFirst Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
  • Donald DouglasMack Clark - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited)
  • Jesse GravesPorter at Train Station (uncredited)
  • Reed HadleyFlagg's Party Guest (uncredited)
  • John HamiltonSecond Trial Judge (uncredited)
  • Jack HatfieldThird Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
  • Louis Jean HeydtCourt Appointed Attorney (uncredited)
  • Fred HooseDoctor (uncredited)
  • Arthur HousmanReporter (uncredited)
  • Thomas E. JacksonTom Thompson - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited)
  • Kenner G. KempReporter in Courtroom (uncredited)
  • Wally MaherBartender (uncredited)
  • Alphonse MartellHeadwaiter (uncredited)
  • Tom NealReporter (uncredited)
  • David NewellMan at Defense Table (uncredited)
  • George NoisomBoy Delivering Liquor (uncredited)
  • William H. O'BrienWaiter (uncredited)
  • Lee PratherCourt Clerk (uncredited)
  • Amzie StricklandFlagg's Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Henry SylvesterPelted Man in Street (uncredited)
  • Phil TeadSecond Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
  • Billy WayneCharles - Flagg's Chauffeur (uncredited)
  • Joe WhiteheadAwakened Camera Clerk (uncredited)
 
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