The Arm of the Law

Apr 19, 1932

1h 0m

★ 4.5

Overview

A reporter and a detective team up to solve the murder of a nightclub singer who had been involved in a divorce scandal.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Crime

Production Companies

Monogram Pictures

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Cast

Robin Dale, a Reporter

Rex Bell

Sandy

Marceline Day

Zelma Shaw, a Dancer

Lina Basquette

Mrs. Estelle Brandess

Dorothy Revier

John Welling

Bryant Washburn

Billy Treat

Donald Keith

Gregory Brandess

Robert Frazer

Chief of Detectives Capt. Blake

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Mrs. Myrtle Welling

Dorothy Christy

Sgt. Jardin

Larry Banthim

Dr. Wattles

Gilbert Clayton

Newspaper Reporter

Wallace MacDonald

Figures Don't Lie is a showcase for the physical charms of lovely Esther Ralston, who in one scene proves the accuracy of the title by donning a fetching one-piece bathing suit. The main story concerns wise-guy insurance salesman Richard Arlen, who through a combination of hard work and sheer gall lands a job as sales manager. But he can't land heroine Ralston, who has remained cool to his charms ever since he tried to make a play for her on the street. A lost film.

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