''Portia on Trial'' is a 1937 American film about a trial based on story of

Faith Baldwin Faith Baldwin (October 1, 1893 – March 18, 1978) was an American writer of romance novels and other forms of fiction,

and directed by George Nicholls Jr. It was nominated to win the Oscar for Best Music in the

10th Academy Awards The 10th Academy Awards were held on March 10, 1938 to honor films released in 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California and hosted by Bob Burns. Originally scheduled for March 3, 1938, the ceremony was postponed due to the Los A ...

Premise

Lady lawyer Portia Merryman (

Frieda Inescort Frieda Inescort (born Frieda Wrightman, 29 June 1901 – 26 February 1976) was a Scottish-born actress best known for creating the role of Sorel Bliss in Noël Coward's play ''Hay Fever'' on Broadway. She also played the shingled lady in Joh ...

) defends woebegone Elizabeth Manners ( Heather Angel), who is on trial for shooting her lover Earle Condon ( Neil Hamilton).

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* 1937 films American black-and-white films 1937 drama films Films directed by George Nicholls Jr. Republic Pictures films Films based on works by Faith Baldwin American drama films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub