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Counsel for Crime

6.819371h 1mNRMovieRomanceCrimeDrama

Otto Kruger once again plays a dynamic, bombastic attorney in Columbia's Counsel for Crime. Kruger plays William Mellon, a shifty shyster whose underhanded methods loses him the love of his sweetheart Anne (Nana Bryant), who subsequently…

DirectorJohn Brahm
WritersHarold Shumate·Fred Niblo Jr.

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Cast · Directed by John Brahm

OKOtto Kruger
Otto Kruger
William Mellon
DMDouglass Montgomery
Douglass Montgomery
Paul Maddox
JBJulie Bishop
Julie Bishop
Ann McIntyre (as Jacqueline Wells)
THThurston Hall
Thurston Hall
Sen. Maddox
NBNana Bryant
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Maddox
GMGene Morgan
Gene Morgan
Friday
MLMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Edwin Mitchell
RWRobert Warwick
Robert Warwick
Asa Stewart
SFStanley Fields
Stanley Fields
George Evans

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Counsel for Crime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Counsel for Crime?

Counsel for Crime isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Counsel for Crime on Netflix?

No, Counsel for Crime is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Counsel for Crime on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Counsel for Crime isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Counsel for Crime for free?

Counsel for Crime isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Counsel for Crime?

Counsel for Crime hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 2, 1937. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.