For the Defense (1930)
Too CLEVER to be STRAIGHT
1930 · NR · 1h 5m · Crime, Drama, Romance
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
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.
Director: John Cromwell
Writers: Jules Furthman, Oliver H.P. Garrett
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editor: George Nichols Jr.
Cast
William Powell as William FosterKay Francis as Irene MannersScott Kolk as Jack DefoeWilliam B. Davidson as Dist. Atty. StoneJohn Elliott as McGannThomas E. Jackson as DalyHarry Walker as MillerJames Finlayson as ParrottCharles West as JoeCharles Sullivan as CharlieErnie Adams as Eddie WithersBertram Marburgh as Judge EvansMore like this
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