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Le défenseur

1930Alexandre Ryder

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A wealthy financier fatally wounds himself while handling a dagger. Before dying, he leaves a private letter to his lawyer accusing his wife. It is the financier's son who becomes the suspect. In love with the young woman, the lawyer is torn between duty and love.

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What is Le défenseur (1930) about?

A wealthy financier fatally wounds himself while handling a dagger. Before dying, he leaves a private letter to his lawyer accusing his wife. It is the financier's son who becomes the suspect. In love with the young woman, the lawyer is torn between duty and love.

Who stars in Le défenseur?

Le défenseur stars Louise Lagrange (Renée de Pernois), Max Maxudian (Monsieur de Pernois), Marcel Vibert (Pierre de Quenay), Ginette Gaubert (Stenographer), Pierre Etchepare (Secretary). The film was directed by Alexandre Ryder.

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