Poster of For the Defense

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
95 years ago
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of William PowellWilliam Powell. William Powell was 37 in For the Defense as 'William Foster'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 29 1892 –
Died: Mon, Mar 05 1984
Portrait of Kay FrancisKay Francis. Kay Francis was 25 in For the Defense as 'Irene Manners'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 13 1905 –
Died: Mon, Aug 26 1968
Portrait of Scott KolkScott Kolk. Scott Kolk was 25 in For the Defense as 'Jack Defoe'.
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1905 –
Died: Wed, Dec 01 1993
Portrait of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson. William B. Davidson was 42 in For the Defense as 'Dist. Atty. Stone'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Died: Sun, Sep 28 1947
Portrait of John ElliottJohn Elliott. John Elliott was 54 in For the Defense as 'McGann'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 04 1876 –
Died: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Portrait of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. Jackson. Thomas E. Jackson was 44 in For the Defense as 'Daly'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1967
Portrait of Harry WalkerHarry Walker. Harry Walker was >> in For the Defense as 'Miller'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James FinlaysonJames Finlayson. James Finlayson was 42 in For the Defense as 'Parrott'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1887 –
Died: Fri, Oct 09 1953
Portrait of Charles WestCharles West. Charles West was 44 in For the Defense as 'Joe'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 29 1885 –
Died: Sun, Oct 10 1943
Portrait of Charles SullivanCharles Sullivan. Charles Sullivan was 31 in For the Defense as 'Charlie'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 24 1899 –
Died: Sun, Jun 25 1972
Portrait of Ernie AdamsErnie Adams. Ernie Adams was 45 in For the Defense as 'Eddie Withers'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1885 –
Died: Wed, Nov 26 1947
Portrait of Bertram MarburghBertram Marburgh. Bertram Marburgh was 55 in For the Defense as 'Judge Evans'.
Birthday: Mon, May 17 1875 –
Died: Wed, Aug 22 1956
Portrait of Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaint. Edward LeSaint was 59 in For the Defense as 'Judge at first trial'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1870 –
Died: Tue, Sep 10 1940
Portrait of George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' Hayes. George 'Gabby' Hayes was 45 in For the Defense as 'Ben (the waiter)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 06 1885 –
Died: Sun, Feb 09 1969

Crew

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