For the Defense
Too CLEVER to be STRAIGHT
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: For the Defense
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1930-07-19
- Runtime: 65 minutes
- Rating: 4.8/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.4853
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
William Powell
as William Foster
Kay Francis
as Irene Manners
Scott Kolk
as Jack Defoe
William B. Davidson
as Dist. Atty. Stone
John Elliott
as McGann
Thomas E. Jackson
as Daly
Harry Walker
as Miller
James Finlayson
as Parrott
Charles West
as Joe
Charles Sullivan
as Charlie
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What is For the Defense?▼
For the Defense is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1930-07-19.
Who are the main actors in For the Defense?▼
The main cast includes William Powell, Kay Francis, Scott Kolk, William B. Davidson, John Elliott, .
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Too CLEVER to be STRAIGHT
What is the IMDb rating of For the Defense?▼
For the Defense has an IMDb rating of 4.8/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of For the Defense?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for For the Defense?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was For the Defense filmed?▼
For the Defense was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is For the Defense?▼
The total runtime of For the Defense is 65 minutes.
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