Stronger Than Desire
Directed by Leslie Fenton6.55.1
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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Stronger Than Desire was released on 30 June 1939.
Stronger Than Desire was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Stronger Than Desire has a runtime of 78m.
Stronger Than Desire was produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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.
The key characters in Stronger Than Desire are Elizabeth Flagg (Virginia Bruce), Tyler Flagg (Walter Pidgeon), Michael McLain (Lee Bowman).
Stronger Than Desire is rated A.
Stronger Than Desire is a Drama film.
Stronger Than Desire has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Stronger Than Desire had a budget of US$258K.