States Attorney (1932) 720p John Barrymore, Helen Twelvetrees, Jill Esmond, William Stage Boyd

A district attorney s arrogance almost costs him his career. Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he s angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.