Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton), a master lawyer in sick health, handles Leonard Vole (Tyrone Electrical power) as a customer, in spite of the arguments of his private registered nurse, Miss Plimsoll (Elsa Lanchester), that states the doctor cautions him versus handling any criminal situations. Vole is charged of killing Mrs. Emily French (Norma Varden), a rich, older widow that had ended up being enamored of him, going so far regarding make him the primary beneficiary of her will. Solid circumstantial evidence indicate Vole as the killer, however Sir Wilfrid believes Vole is innocent.
When Sir Wilfrid speaks to Vole's German spouse Christine (Marlene Dietrich), he locates her rather chilly as well as self-possessed, but she does give an alibi. As a result, he is significantly amazed when she is called as a witness for the prosecution. While a better half can not indicate versus her partner, Christine was in truth still married to a German guy when she wed Leonard (who was in the Army and part of the line of work pressures in Germany). She testifies that Leonard confessed to her that he had killed Mrs. French, which her conscience forced her to ultimately level.
Throughout the test in the Old Bailey, Sir Wilfrid is spoken to by a mysterious woman who, for a fee, supplies him with letters written by Christine herself to a mystical enthusiast named Max. The affair disclosed by this document provides Christine such a strong motive to have actually existed that the court discovers Leonard blameless.
Nonetheless, Sir Wilfrid is bothered by the verdict. His instincts tell him that it was "... too cool, also clean, as well as entirely ... also in proportion!" His idea confirms correct when Christine, left alone with him by coincidence in the court, takes the opportunity to take credit history for the decision. Sir Wilfrid had informed her prior to the test that "... no jury would certainly think an alibi provided by a caring spouse". So, she had rather offered testimony linking her hubby, had after that built the letters to the non-existing Max, and also had herself in camouflage played the mysterious female handing over the letters which then rejected her own testimony and brought about the pardon. She moreover admits that she saved Leonard even though she understood he was guilty due to the fact that she enjoys him.
Leonard has actually overheard Christine's admission and, currently shielded by double jeopardy, cheerfully verifies to Sir Wilfred that he had without a doubt killed Mrs. French. Sir Wilfrid is exasperated at being had. Leonard then coldly tells Christine that he has satisfied a younger woman (Ruta Lee) and also is leaving Christine. In a jealous rage, Christine grabs a blade, which had previously been used as proof by the protection (and also discreetly highlighted by Sir Wilfrid), and also stabs Leonard to fatality. After she is eliminated by the police, Sir Wilfrid, prompted on by Miss Plimsoll, declares that he will certainly take on Christine's protection.
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