Illegal

The film follows a woman who, after being betrayed by her second husband, opens an illegal after-hours nightclub and gambling parlor. Her aim is to secure a high society education for her two daughters, but complications arise when her past catches up with her. As the story unfolds, the daughters take charge of the nightclub and attempt to legitimize it, leading to conflicts that challenge their familial bonds.

Illegal features a cast that includes Isobel Elsom, Ivor Barnard, D.A. Clarke-Smith, and Margot Grahame. The focus on gambling as a central theme drives the narrative and reflects the societal issues of the era. This film is a notable entry in the crime drama genre of the early 1930s, showcasing the struggles of its characters in a time of economic hardship.