Movie Description
For the Defense
(1930)Overview
William Foster is a slick attorney who stays within the law, but specializes in representing crooks and shady characters. He's adept at keeping them out of jail, winning acquittals, and having decisions reversed, thus springing criminals out of prison. He is romantically involved with dancer Irene Manners, who is two-timing him, although she wants to marry him. She kills a man driving while out with her other man, Jack Defoe, who takes the blame. Unfortunately, a ring Foster had just given Irene is found at the crime scene. Foster ends up defending Jack, but when the ring is found, he thinks he is protecting Irene, so pleads guilty to jury tampering.
Featured Crew
Cast
William Foster
Irene Manners
Jack Defoe
Dist. Atty. Stone
McGann
Daly
Miller
Parrott
Joe
Charlie
Eddie Withers
Judge Evans
Judge at first trial
Ben (the waiter)
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Facts
Original TitleFor the Defense
Status Released
Release Information
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1930-07-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 05m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Romance
