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1930 • Movie • Crime • Directed by John Cromwell

For the Defense

Synopsis

Slick attorney William Foster, a slick attorney represents crooks and shady characters, is involved with two-timing Irene Manners. She kills a man driving while out with her other man, who takes the blame. Foster defends Jack.

Details

GenresCrime, Drama, Romance
Release Date1930-07-19
Runtime63 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesUS
Production CompanyParamount Pictures
Keywords
1930S, Black & White
Ratings
US-TV: TV-PG
Advisory
All Audiences

Cast

William Powellas William B. Foster
Kay Francisas Irene Manners
Scott Kolkas Jack Defoe
William B. Davidsonas District Attorney Herbert L. Stone
Thomas E. Jacksonas Daly
Harry Walkeras Miller
James Finlaysonas Parrott
Charles Westas Joe

Crew

John Cromwelldirector
Oliver H.P. Garrettwriter
Charles Furthmanwriter

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