The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932)
The Radio Drama That Electrified The Air!
Genre : Crime, Drama
Runtime : 56M
Director : William K. Howard
Synopsis
Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.
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Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.