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True Confession

Plot: A writer takes a job as a secretary because her scrupulous husband isn't bringing in the dough as an attorney. When her new employer is murdered, she can't seem to make up her mind as to whether she "dunnit" or not
Release Date: Friday, December 24 1937
86 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Carole LombardCarole Lombard
Carole Lombard was
29 in True Confession
as 'Helen Bartlett'.
Tue, Oct 06 1908 –
Fri, Jan 16 1942
Portrait of Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurray
Fred MacMurray was
29 in True Confession
as 'Kenneth Bartlett'.
Sun, Aug 30 1908 –
Tue, Nov 05 1991
Portrait of John BarrymoreJohn Barrymore
John Barrymore was
55 in True Confession
as 'Charles Jasper'.
Wed, Feb 15 1882 –
Fri, May 29 1942
Portrait of Una MerkelUna Merkel
Una Merkel was
34 in True Confession
as 'Daisy McClure'.
Thu, Dec 10 1903 –
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Portrait of Porter HallPorter Hall
Porter Hall was
49 in True Confession
as 'Mr. Hartman'.
Tue, Sep 18 1888 –
Tue, Oct 06 1953
Portrait of Edgar KennedyEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy was
47 in True Confession
as 'Darsey'.
Fri, Apr 25 1890 –
Tue, Nov 09 1948
Portrait of Lynne OvermanLynne Overman
Lynne Overman was
50 in True Confession
as 'Bartender'.
Sun, Sep 18 1887 –
Fri, Feb 19 1943
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving Bacon
Irving Bacon was
44 in True Confession
as 'Coroner'.
Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of Fritz FeldFritz Feld
Fritz Feld was
37 in True Confession
as 'Krayler's Butler'.
Sun, Oct 14 1900 –
Thu, Nov 18 1993
Portrait of Richard CarleRichard Carle
Richard Carle was
66 in True Confession
as 'Judge'.
Wed, Jul 05 1871 –
Sat, Jun 28 1941
Portrait of John T. MurrayJohn T. Murray
John T. Murray was
51 in True Confession
as 'Otto Krayler'.
Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Feb 12 1957
Portrait of Tom DuganTom Dugan
Tom Dugan was
48 in True Confession
as 'McDougall'.
Tue, Jan 01 1889 –
Mon, Mar 07 1955
Portrait of Garry OwenGarry Owen
Garry Owen was
35 in True Confession
as 'Tony Krauch'.
Tue, Feb 18 1902 –
Fri, Jun 01 1951
Portrait of Toby WingToby Wing
Toby Wing was
22 in True Confession
as 'Suzanne Baggart'.
Wed, Jul 14 1915 –
Thu, Mar 22 2001
Portrait of Hattie McDanielHattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in True Confession
as 'Ella'.
Sat, Jun 10 1893 –
Sun, Oct 26 1952
Portrait of Eleanor FisherEleanor Fisher
Eleanor Fisher was
>> in True Confession
as 'Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beaudine AndersonBeaudine Anderson
Beaudine Anderson was
17 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 23 1920 –
Wed, Nov 11 2009
Portrait of Herbert AshleyHerbert Ashley
Herbert Ashley was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank AustinFrank Austin
Frank Austin was
60 in True Confession
as 'Caretaker (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 08 1877 –
Thu, May 13 1954
Portrait of Baby PeggyBaby Peggy
Baby Peggy was
19 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 29 1918 –
Mon, Feb 24 2020
Portrait of Rosita ButlerRosita Butler
Rosita Butler was
>> in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dudley ClementsDudley Clements
Dudley Clements was
48 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 31 1889 –
Tue, Nov 04 1947
Portrait of Chester CluteChester Clute
Chester Clute was
46 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Mon, Apr 02 1956
Portrait of Nick CopelandNick Copeland
Nick Copeland was
>> in True Confession
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne CornwallAnne Cornwall
Anne Cornwall was
40 in True Confession
as 'Alternate Juror (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 16 1897 –
Sun, Mar 02 1980
Portrait of Charlotte DabneyCharlotte Dabney
Charlotte Dabney was
>> in True Confession
as 'Newspaper Sketch Artist (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack DaleyJack Daley
Jack Daley was
54 in True Confession
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 31 1883 –
Wed, Aug 30 1967
Portrait of Frank Du FraneFrank Du Frane
Frank Du Frane was
>> in True Confession
as 'Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin FaustMartin Faust
Martin Faust was
51 in True Confession
as 'Door Attendant (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 16 1886 –
Mon, Jul 19 1943
Portrait of Harry FleischmannHarry Fleischmann
Harry Fleischmann was
>> in True Confession
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Byron FoulgerByron Foulger
Byron Foulger was
39 in True Confession
as 'Ballistic Expert (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of George B. FrenchGeorge B. French
George B. French was
54 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 14 1883 –
Fri, Jun 09 1961
Portrait of Norah GaleNorah Gale
Norah Gale was
>> in True Confession
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wesley GiraudWesley Giraud
Wesley Giraud was
19 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 01 1918 –
Wed, May 05 1993
Portrait of Ned GlassNed Glass
Ned Glass was
31 in True Confession
as 'Second Photographer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 01 1906 –
Fri, Jun 15 1984
Portrait of Grace GoodallGrace Goodall
Grace Goodall was
48 in True Confession
as 'Taxpayer Spectator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 10 1889 –
Fri, Sep 27 1940
Portrait of George GuhlGeorge Guhl
George Guhl was
62 in True Confession
as 'Darsey's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 27 1875 –
Sun, Jun 27 1943
Portrait of Harriette HaddonHarriette Haddon
Harriette Haddon was
>> in True Confession
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elmer JeromeElmer Jerome
Elmer Jerome was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carmencita JohnsonCarmencita Johnson
Carmencita Johnson was
14 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 31 1923 –
Tue, Sep 26 2000
Portrait of Seessel Anne JohnsonSeessel Anne Johnson
Seessel Anne Johnson was
16 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 28 1920 –
Fri, Jan 13 1956
Portrait of Lew KellyLew Kelly
Lew Kelly was
58 in True Confession
as 'Court Captain (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 24 1879 –
Sat, Jun 10 1944
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp was
29 in True Confession
as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Gwen KenyonGwen Kenyon
Gwen Kenyon was
21 in True Confession
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 22 1916 –
Mon, Oct 18 1999
Portrait of Arthur LakeArthur Lake
Arthur Lake was
32 in True Confession
as 'Attendant (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 16 1905 –
Fri, Jan 09 1987
Portrait of Peggy LeonPeggy Leon
Peggy Leon was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Sharon LewisSharon Lewis
Sharon Lewis was
>> in True Confession
as 'Yvonne Bolero (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane LoofbourrowJane Loofbourrow
Jane Loofbourrow was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wally MaherWally Maher
Wally Maher was
29 in True Confession
as 'Assistant Prosecutor Ralston (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1908 –
Thu, Dec 27 1951
Portrait of Joyce MathewsJoyce Mathews
Joyce Mathews was
>> in True Confession
as 'Girl in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bradley MetcalfeBradley Metcalfe
Bradley Metcalfe was
13 in True Confession
as 'Autograph Hunter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 25 1924 –
Thu, Jun 01 2017
Portrait of John NasboroughJohn Nasborough
John Nasborough was
>> in True Confession
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George OveyGeorge Ovey
George Ovey was
67 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 13 1870 –
Sun, Sep 23 1951
Portrait of Franklin ParkerFranklin Parker
Franklin Parker was
35 in True Confession
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 08 1902 –
Tue, Jun 12 1962
Portrait of Don RobertsDon Roberts
Don Roberts was
>> in True Confession
as 'Court Attendant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alma RossAlma Ross
Alma Ross was
>> in True Confession
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art RowlandsArt Rowlands
Art Rowlands was
40 in True Confession
as 'First Photographer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 26 1897 –
Thu, May 25 1944
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock was
37 in True Confession
as 'Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of C.L. SherwoodC.L. Sherwood
C.L. Sherwood was
53 in True Confession
as 'Door Attendant (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 05 1884 –
Wed, Jan 15 1941
Portrait of Cora ShumwayCora Shumway
Cora Shumway was
>> in True Confession
as 'Jail Matron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gertrude SimpsonGertrude Simpson
Gertrude Simpson was
47 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 16 1890 –
Mon, Jul 23 1979
Portrait of Walter SoderlingWalter Soderling
Walter Soderling was
65 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 13 1872 –
Sat, Apr 10 1948
Portrait of Mark StrongMark Strong
Mark Strong was
53 in True Confession
as 'Assistant Court Clerk (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 21 1884 –
Mon, Aug 03 1953
Portrait of Brick SullivanBrick Sullivan
Brick Sullivan was
38 in True Confession
as 'Police Detective (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 28 1899 –
Fri, Sep 04 1959
Portrait of Bernard SussBernard Suss
Bernard Suss was
>> in True Confession
as 'Pedestrian (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim ToneyJim Toney
Jim Toney was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virginia ValeVirginia Vale
Virginia Vale was
17 in True Confession
as 'Brunette Girl (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 20 1920 –
Thu, Sep 14 2006
Portrait of Monte VandergriftMonte Vandergrift
Monte Vandergrift was
>> in True Confession
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Blanca VischerBlanca Vischer
Blanca Vischer was
22 in True Confession
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 05 1915 –
Mon, Nov 24 1969
Portrait of Pat WestPat West
Pat West was
49 in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Mon, Apr 10 1944
Portrait of Irving WhiteIrving White
Irving White was
>> in True Confession
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gloria WilliamsGloria Williams
Gloria Williams was
>> in True Confession
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Wesley RugglesWesley Ruggles
Wesley Ruggles was
48 in True Confession
as 'Director'
Mon, Jun 10 1889 –
Sat, Jan 08 1972
Portrait of Ted TetzlaffTed Tetzlaff
Ted Tetzlaff was
34 in True Confession
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Jun 03 1903 –
Sat, Jan 07 1995
Portrait of Boris MorrosBoris Morros
Boris Morros was
46 in True Confession
as 'Music Director'
Thu, Jan 01 1891 –
Tue, Jan 08 1963
Portrait of Claude BinyonClaude Binyon
Claude Binyon was
32 in True Confession
as 'Screenplay'
Tue, Oct 17 1905 –
Tue, Feb 14 1978
Portrait of Albert LewinAlbert Lewin
Albert Lewin was
43 in True Confession
as 'Producer'
Sun, Sep 23 1894 –
Thu, May 09 1968
Portrait of Paul WeatherwaxPaul Weatherwax
Paul Weatherwax was
37 in True Confession
as 'Editor'
Sun, Jul 08 1900 –
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Portrait of Friedrich HollaenderFriedrich Hollaender
Friedrich Hollaender was
41 in True Confession
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sun, Oct 18 1896 –
Sun, Jan 18 1976
Portrait of Hans DreierHans Dreier
Hans Dreier was
52 in True Confession
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Donald F. JohnsonDonald F. Johnson
Donald F. Johnson was
>> in True Confession
as 'Sound Recordist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis VerneuilLouis Verneuil
Louis Verneuil was
44 in True Confession
as 'Theatre Play'
Sun, May 14 1893 –
Mon, Nov 03 1952
Portrait of Travis BantonTravis Banton
Travis Banton was
43 in True Confession
as 'Costume Designer'
Fri, Aug 17 1894 –
Sun, Feb 02 1958
Portrait of A. E. FreudemanA. E. Freudeman
A. E. Freudeman was
>> in True Confession
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Feb 28 1955
Portrait of Georges BerrGeorges Berr
Georges Berr was
70 in True Confession
as 'Theatre Play'
Tue, Jul 30 1867 –
Sat, Jul 11 1942
Portrait of Robert UsherRobert Usher
Robert Usher was
>> in True Confession
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Earl S. HaymanEarl S. Hayman
Earl S. Hayman was
41 in True Confession
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sat, Jun 27 1896 –
Thu, Mar 20 1958