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  • Stronger Than Desire (1939)
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    78 min | Drama
Stronger Than Desire (1939)
Passed
78 min | Drama

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 ...See moreWealthy 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. Written by Dan Navarro See less
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Director
Writers
David Hertz (screen play) | William Ludwig (screen play) | W.E. Woodward (based on a novel by)
Composers
Cinematographer
William H. Daniels (photographed by) (as William Daniels)
Editor
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Release date
Jun 30, 1939 (United States)

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Cast

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44 cast members
Name Known for
Virginia Bruce
Elizabeth Flagg Elizabeth Flagg   See fewer
Walter Pidgeon
Tyler Flagg Tyler Flagg   See fewer
Lee Bowman
Michael McLain Michael McLain   See fewer
Ann Dvorak
Eva McLain Eva McLain   See fewer
Ilka Chase
Jo Brennan Jo Brennan   See fewer
Rita Johnson
Barbara Winter Barbara Winter   See fewer
Richard Lane
Jerry Brody Jerry Brody   See fewer
Ann E. Todd
Susan Flagg (as Ann Todd) Susan Flagg (as Ann Todd)   See fewer
Paul Stanton
Assistant D.A. Galway Assistant D.A. Galway   See fewer
Ferike Boros
Mrs. D'Amoro Mrs. D'Amoro   See fewer
Mariska Aldrich
Police Matron (uncredited) Police Matron (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernie Alexander
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
King Baggot
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Baxley
Conductor at Train Station (uncredited) Conductor at Train Station (uncredited)   See fewer
Barbara Bedford
Miss Watson - Flagg's Secretary (uncredited) Miss Watson - Flagg's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Bert
Sara - Susan's Nursemaid (uncredited) Sara - Susan's Nursemaid (uncredited)   See fewer
Truman Bradley
Man in Courtroom (uncredited) Man in Courtroom (uncredited)   See fewer
John Butler
Shopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited) Shopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited)   See fewer
Leonard Carey
Albert - Flagg's Butler (uncredited) Albert - Flagg's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Currier
Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited) Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Lester Dorr
First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited) First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)   See fewer
Donald Douglas
Mack Clark - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited) Mack Clark - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jesse Graves
Porter at Train Station (uncredited) Porter at Train Station (uncredited)   See fewer
Reed Hadley
Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited) Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
John Hamilton
Second Trial Judge (uncredited) Second Trial Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Hatfield
Third Reporter on Telephone (uncredited) Third Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)   See fewer
Louis Jean Heydt
Court Appointed Attorney (uncredited) Court Appointed Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Hoose
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Housman
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas E. Jackson
Tom Thompson - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited) Tom Thompson - Flagg's Investigator (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenner G. Kemp
Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited) Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited)   See fewer
Wally Maher
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Alphonse Martell
Headwaiter (uncredited) Headwaiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Neal
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
David Newell
Man at Defense Table (uncredited) Man at Defense Table (uncredited)   See fewer
George Noisom
Boy Delivering Liquor (uncredited) Boy Delivering Liquor (uncredited)   See fewer
William H. O'Brien
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Prather
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Amzie Strickland
Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited) Flagg's Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Sylvester
Pelted Man in Street (uncredited) Pelted Man in Street (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Tead
Second Reporter on Telephone (uncredited) Second Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Wayne
Charles - Flagg's Chauffeur (uncredited) Charles - Flagg's Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Whitehead
Awakened Camera Clerk (uncredited) Awakened Camera Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
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