The Woman Condemned (1934)

In the hushed shadows of the night, Barbara, a woman of enigma, navigates her way to an isolated balcony, escaping the prying eyes of the police hot on the trail of a lurking prowler. The veil of mystery shrouding Barbara's intentions thickens. Is she an undercover detective, a casual observer, or perhaps a culpable intruder? Barbara finds herself in Lonely Court, entangling herself in a matrimonial bond with a solitary man, revealing to him hidden facets of his own character. Simultaneously, the narrative seeps into the life of Jane, a woman entangled with a man who prefers taking rather than giving. The plot tightens its grip when the lights blaze back on, and Barbara can no longer conceal her clandestine activities. What magnetic pull did Jane, the radio star, exert on Barbara to draw her out of obscurity? Enter Jerry Beall, a fervent young journalist, ensnared by the allure of Barbara Hammond, a woman standing accused of the chilling crime of murdering a renowned radio star. Despite the damning wave of circumstantial evidence crashing against Barbara and the inconsistencies threaded through her statements, Jerry embarks on a mission to unveil her innocence. As the plot unfurls, Barbara finds herself ensnared in a passionate embrace rather than the cold, metallic grip of the electric chair. "The Woman Condemned" weaves a tale of suspense and romance, revealing the dangerous dance of assumptions and the compelling power of the truth.

The Woman Condemned is a crime movie featuring Lola Lane and directed by Dorothy Davenport.

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