The Ware Case (1928)

9.0/10 93 min Mystery Drama

Overview

Eustace Ede, the unhinged brother of Lady Magda Ware, is discovered drowned in the lake of her country house. While most assume it to have been suicide, a detective inspector's persistence finally leads to the arrest of Magda's husband, Sir Hubert Ware. The subsequent murder trial turns into a major society scandal, and the strain on Sir Hubert's mind may prove too much for him whether he is found innocent or guilty....

Cast

Stewart Rome

Sir Hubert Ware

Ian Fleming

Michael Adye, KC

Wellington Briggs

Sir Henry Egerton, Chief of Scotland Yard

Patrick Ludlow

Eustace Ede

Cameron Carr

Detective Inspector Watkins, CID

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