WOMAN TRAP (1929) Hal Skelly, Chester Morris & Evelyn Brent | Action, Romance | B&W | Old Hollywood

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Woman Trap is a 1929 American drama film directed by William A. Wellman and starring Evelyn Brent.[1] The film is focused in a four cornered love between captain Hal Skelly (Clarence Wilson), Kitty Evans (Evelyn Brent) and his good for nothing brother Ray Malone (Chester Morris). It was adapted from the play, "Brothers," by Edwin J. Burke.

Synopsis

Dan, a tough police captain, and Ray, a hardened criminal, are estranged brothers. When Ray faces capture, Kitty, the sister of Ray's ex-partner (whom Dan helped to convict), offers to help him escape because she sees an opportunity for revenge against Dan. She notifies the police and Dan of Ray's whereabouts, regretting her actions too late to prevent their capture. To avert arrest by his brother, Ray commits suicide. Kitty consoles Dan in his grief, and they come to an understanding over Ray's body.

Cast & Crew

Hal Skelly as Dan Malone
Chester Morris as Ray Malone
Evelyn Brent as Kitty Evans
William B. Davidson as Watts
Effie Ellsler as Mrs. Malone
Guy Oliver as Mr. Evans
Leslie Fenton as Eddie Evans
Charles Giblyn as Smith
Joseph L. Mankiewicz as Reporter
Clarence Wilson as Detective Captain
Sailor Vincent as himself - a boxer
Virginia Bruce as Nurse

Directed by: William A. Wellman
Written by: Edwin J. Burke (play), Bartlett Cormack, Louise Long
Starring: Evelyn Brent
Cinematography: Henry W. Gerrard
Edited by: Alyson Shaffer
Music by: Karl Hajos
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: September 28, 1929
Running Time: 82 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English