The awesome, versatile Lionel Barrymore is the DA in this early talkie from MGM. when a real creep Gordon (Alan Mowbray) threatens to marry his daughter Barbara (played by Madge Evans), the DA says he could commit the perfect murder if he wanted to. But, it turns out Gordon the scoundrel DID have more enemies. the sound and picture are in remarkably good quality, for such an oldie. seasoned viewers will recognize Aubrey Smith, who was in EVERY black and white film as the grandfather, the general, or the uncle. Kay Francis is in here as Marjorie... Francis was about the only actor here who hadn't started in silent films. although one of her first films was in the Marx brothers' "Cocoanuts"! what a way to start. Written by Bayard Veiller; he was known for writing so many murder mysteries and detective stories. This one is pretty good! some interesting twists and turns along the way. they are showing this one on Turner Classics now.. only 500 votes so far!
Review of Guilty Hands
