The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code1931

Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
The Criminal Code is a 1931 American Pre-Code Hollywood romantic crime drama film directed by Howard Hawks, starring Walter Huston and Phillips Holmes. The screenplay based on a 1929 play of the same name by Martin Flavin was written by Fred Niblo J… more »



State's Attorney:
Now, there was a killing out here over a week ago. So far there's been no inquest. Th-the coroner's done his duty. He's been out here three times. We've sworn in a jury, packed them out here in a bus, and had to pack them back again. Each time you've asked for a postponement. You wouldn't let us see this fellow Graham, and you refused to testify yourself. All we know about the case is what comes out in the newspapers.

Mark Brady:
Yeah, and that's not much.

State's Attorney:
Not much? A man's dead and somebody's got to pay!

Mark Brady:
An eye for an eye!

State's Attorney:
That's the basis and foundation of our criminal code, Mr. Brady. That's the law.

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