Take the Stand

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Take the Stand
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Directed by Phil Rosen
Written by Albert DeMond
Based onthe short story, "The Deuce of Hearts"
by Earl Derr Biggers
Produced by M. H. Hoffman
Starring Jack LaRue
Thelma Todd
Gail Patrick
Cinematography Harry Neumann
Tom Galligan
Edited by Mildred Johnston
Music by Abe Meyer
Production
company
Release date
  • September 7, 1934 (1934-09-07)(US) [1]
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Take the Stand is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Jack LaRue, Thelma Todd, and Gail Patrick. It was released on September 7, 1934.

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References

  1. "Take the Stand". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on May 30, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.