
The younger brother of a police captain is a wanted fugitive, so when the captain railroads his brother's former criminal partner, the partner's sister devises a plan to get back at the captain where it will hurt the most.
Directed by William A. Wellman, Woman Trap leans on a strong ensemble — Hal Skelly, Chester Morris, Evelyn Brent — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1929.
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