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Portia on Trial

1937·Movie
1h 12min

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Will Not Interest Children!

Lady lawyer Portia Merryman defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners, who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon. Ironically, Portia herself had once had a relationship with Earle Condon, but Earle's father, powerful publisher John Condon, forced them apart. She has a pretty good idea of what is going on in Elizabeth's head, since she herself was on the verge of killing Earle Condon when his father ruthlessly took custody of her illegitimate son. As Portia toils and strains to free her client, she carries on a romance with Dan Foster -- the attorney for the prosecution. LA Law and The Practice have nothing on this one!
Legal DramaRomanceSocial CommentaryHistorical SettingIntrigueFamily DynamicsPsychologicalClass Conflict

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Is Portia on Trial worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Portia on Trial?

1 h 12 min

Portia on Trial runs 1 h 12 min.

What language is Portia on Trial in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.