Quick facts
- Released
- July 19, 1930
- Runtime
- 65 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0020896
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Cast
William Powell
William Foster
Kay Francis
Irene Manners
Scott Kolk
Jack Defoe
William B. Davidson
Dist. Atty. Stone
John Elliott
McGann
Thomas E. Jackson
Daly
Harry Walker
Miller
James Finlayson
Parrott
Charles West
Joe
Charles Sullivan
Charlie
Ernie Adams
Eddie Withers
Bertram Marburgh
Judge Evans
Edward LeSaint
Judge at first trial
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Ben (the waiter)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is For the Defense about?
- 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.
- Who directed For the Defense?
- For the Defense was directed by John Cromwell.
- Who stars in For the Defense?
- For the Defense stars William Powell, Kay Francis, Scott Kolk, William B. Davidson.
- When was For the Defense released?
- For the Defense is a 1930 crime, drama, romance film.
- Where can I watch For the Defense?
- You can watch For the Defense with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.