Mary Wentworth — The Law in Her Hands Character Profile

Mary Wentworth - The Law in Her Hands

About Mary Wentworth

A former waitress who becomes a lawyer. She prosecutes a gangster case alongside Dorothy, successfully exposing evidence despite sabotage. After overcoming professional setbacks and romantic pressure from her boyfriend, she briefly represents crime boss Frank Gordon but ultimately turns against him in court when he is linked to a milk poisoning tragedy. She secures his conviction, voluntarily disbars herself, and leaves the legal profession to marry.

Mary Wentworth — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Margaret Lindsay
Appears in
The Law in Her Hands (1936)
Role
Protagonist

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