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For the Defense

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, July 19 1930
93 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of William PowellWilliam Powell
William Powell was
37 in For the Defense
as 'William Foster'.
Thu, Jul 28 1892 –
Mon, Mar 05 1984
Portrait of Kay FrancisKay Francis
Kay Francis was
25 in For the Defense
as 'Irene Manners'.
Fri, Jan 13 1905 –
Mon, Aug 26 1968
Portrait of Scott KolkScott Kolk
Scott Kolk was
25 in For the Defense
as 'Jack Defoe'.
Tue, May 16 1905 –
Wed, Dec 01 1993
Portrait of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson
William B. Davidson was
42 in For the Defense
as 'Dist. Atty. Stone'.
Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Sun, Sep 28 1947
Portrait of John ElliottJohn Elliott
John Elliott was
54 in For the Defense
as 'McGann'.
Tue, Jul 04 1876 –
Wed, Dec 12 1956
Portrait of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson was
44 in For the Defense
as 'Daly'.
Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Portrait of Harry WalkerHarry Walker
Harry Walker was
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as 'Miller'.
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Portrait of James FinlaysonJames Finlayson
James Finlayson was
42 in For the Defense
as 'Parrott'.
Fri, Aug 26 1887 –
Fri, Oct 09 1953
Portrait of Charles WestCharles West
Charles West was
44 in For the Defense
as 'Joe'.
Sun, Nov 29 1885 –
Sun, Oct 10 1943
Portrait of Charles SullivanCharles Sullivan
Charles Sullivan was
31 in For the Defense
as 'Charlie'.
Mon, Apr 24 1899 –
Sun, Jun 25 1972
Portrait of Ernie AdamsErnie Adams
Ernie Adams was
45 in For the Defense
as 'Eddie Withers'.
Wed, Jun 17 1885 –
Wed, Nov 26 1947
Portrait of Bertram MarburghBertram Marburgh
Bertram Marburgh was
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as 'Judge Evans'.
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Portrait of Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaint
Edward LeSaint was
59 in For the Defense
as 'Judge at first trial'.
Tue, Dec 13 1870 –
Tue, Sep 10 1940
Portrait of George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' Hayes
George 'Gabby' Hayes was
45 in For the Defense
as 'Ben (the waiter)'.
Wed, May 06 1885 –
Sun, Feb 09 1969

Crew

Portrait of John CromwellJohn Cromwell
Director
John Cromwell was
43 in For the Defense
Thu, Dec 23 1886 –
Wed, Sep 26 1979
Portrait of Charles LangCharles Lang
Director of Photography
Charles Lang was
28 in For the Defense
Thu, Mar 27 1902 –
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Portrait of Oliver H.P. GarrettOliver H.P. Garrett
Writer
Oliver H.P. Garrett was
36 in For the Defense
Sun, May 06 1894 –
Fri, Feb 22 1952
Portrait of George Nichols Jr.George Nichols Jr.
Editor
George Nichols Jr. was
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Portrait of Travis BantonTravis Banton
Costume Design
Travis Banton was
35 in For the Defense
Fri, Aug 17 1894 –
Sun, Feb 02 1958
Portrait of Jules FurthmanJules Furthman
Story
Jules Furthman was
42 in For the Defense
Mon, Mar 05 1888 –
Thu, Sep 22 1966
Portrait of Harold M. McNiffHarold M. McNiff
Sound
Harold M. McNiff was
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