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For the Defense

NR19301h 5mJohn Cromwell
IMDb 6.4

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"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.

CrimeDramaRomance
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What is For the Defense (1930) 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…

Who stars in For the Defense?

For the Defense stars William Powell (William Foster), Kay Francis (Irene Manners), Scott Kolk (Jack Defoe), William B. Davidson (Dist. Atty. Stone), John Elliott (McGann). The film was directed by John Cromwell.

How long is For the Defense?

For the Defense has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1930. It is rated NR.

Is For the Defense worth watching?

For the Defense holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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