Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
For the Defense was released on July 19, 1930.
The runtime of For the Defense is 1h 5m.
For the Defense is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie.
For the Defense has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
For the Defense is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
For the Defense was directed by John Cromwell.
The main cast of For the Defense includes William Powell, Kay Francis, Scott Kolk.
For the Defense is originally in English.