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The Defense Rests

Plot: A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.
Release Date: Sunday, July 15 1934
91 years ago
Genres: Drama, Crime
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Portrait of Jack HoltJack Holt. Jack Holt was 46 in The Defense Rests as 'Matthew Mitchell'.
Birthday: Thu, May 31 1888 –
Died: Thu, Jan 18 1951
Portrait of Jean ArthurJean Arthur. Jean Arthur was 33 in The Defense Rests as 'Joan Hayes'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 17 1900 –
Died: Wed, Jun 19 1991
Portrait of Nat PendletonNat Pendleton. Nat Pendleton was 38 in The Defense Rests as 'Rocky'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 07 1895 –
Died: Thu, Oct 12 1967
Portrait of Arthur HohlArthur Hohl. Arthur Hohl was 45 in The Defense Rests as 'James Randolph'.
Birthday: Mon, May 20 1889 –
Died: Wed, Mar 11 1964
Portrait of Raymond WalburnRaymond Walburn. Raymond Walburn was 46 in The Defense Rests as 'Austin'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 07 1887 –
Died: Sat, Jul 26 1969
Portrait of Harold HuberHarold Huber. Harold Huber was 24 in The Defense Rests as 'Castro'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 05 1909 –
Died: Tue, Sep 29 1959
Portrait of Robert GlecklerRobert Gleckler. Robert Gleckler was 47 in The Defense Rests as 'Lou Gentry'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 10 1887 –
Died: Sat, Feb 25 1939
Portrait of Sarah PaddenSarah Padden. Sarah Padden was 52 in The Defense Rests as 'Mrs. Evans'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 15 1881 –
Died: Mon, Dec 04 1967
Portrait of Shirley GreyShirley Grey. Shirley Grey was 32 in The Defense Rests as 'Mabel Wilson'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 11 1902 –
Died: Wed, Aug 12 1981
Portrait of Donald MeekDonald Meek. Donald Meek was 56 in The Defense Rests as 'Fogg'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 13 1878 –
Died: Mon, Nov 18 1946
Portrait of Raymond HattonRaymond Hatton. Raymond Hatton was 47 in The Defense Rests as 'Louie'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 06 1887 –
Died: Thu, Oct 21 1971
Portrait of Ward BondWard Bond. Ward Bond was 31 in The Defense Rests as 'Hood'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 09 1903 –
Died: Sat, Nov 05 1960
Portrait of John WrayJohn Wray. John Wray was 47 in The Defense Rests as 'Michael Cooney'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 12 1887 –
Died: Fri, Apr 05 1940
Portrait of Vivien OaklandVivien Oakland. Vivien Oakland was 39 in The Defense Rests as 'Mrs. Monte Ballou'.
Birthday: Sun, May 19 1895 –
Died: Fri, Aug 01 1958
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson. Selmer Jackson was 46 in The Defense Rests as 'Duffy'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol Naish. J. Carrol Naish was 38 in The Defense Rests as 'Monte Ballou'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Died: Wed, Jan 24 1973
Portrait of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. Hinds. Samuel S. Hinds was 59 in The Defense Rests as 'Dean Adams'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 03 1875 –
Died: Wed, Oct 13 1948
Portrait of Arthur BelascoArthur Belasco. Arthur Belasco was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Gun Store Owner'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brooks BenedictBrooks Benedict. Brooks Benedict was 38 in The Defense Rests as 'Charlie'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1896 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Charles BrinleyCharles Brinley. Charles Brinley was 53 in The Defense Rests as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 15 1880 –
Died: Sun, Feb 17 1946
Portrait of Don BrodieDon Brodie. Don Brodie was 30 in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Sun, May 29 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 08 2001
Portrait of Allan CavanAllan Cavan. Allan Cavan was 54 in The Defense Rests as 'Court Clerk'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 24 1880 –
Died: Sun, Jan 19 1941
Portrait of Edward CecilEdward Cecil. Edward Cecil was 55 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 12 1878 –
Died: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Portrait of Stephen ColtStephen Colt. Stephen Colt was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Bailiff'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick CopelandNick Copeland. Nick Copeland was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynn CowanLynn Cowan. Lynn Cowan was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kernan CrippsKernan Cripps. Kernan Cripps was 48 in The Defense Rests as 'Policeman'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 08 1886 –
Died: Wed, Aug 12 1953
Portrait of Carrie DaumeryCarrie Daumery. Carrie Daumery was 71 in The Defense Rests as 'Dowager on Gambling Ship'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 24 1863 –
Died: Fri, Jul 01 1938
Portrait of Milla DavenportMilla Davenport. Milla Davenport was 63 in The Defense Rests as 'Neighbor'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 03 1871 –
Died: Sun, May 17 1936
Portrait of Joan DixJoan Dix. Joan Dix was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Oliver EckhardtOliver Eckhardt. Oliver Eckhardt was 60 in The Defense Rests as 'Jury Foreman'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 14 1873 –
Died: Mon, Sep 15 1952
Portrait of Ray EllisRay Ellis. Ray Ellis was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Second Jury Foreman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers. Bess Flowers was 35 in The Defense Rests as 'Receptionist'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Died: Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Mary GordonMary Gordon. Mary Gordon was 52 in The Defense Rests as 'Scrub Woman'.
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1882 –
Died: Fri, Aug 23 1963
Portrait of Galen GoughGalen Gough. Galen Gough was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Gangster'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arnold GrayArnold Gray. Arnold Gray was 35 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 20 1899 –
Died: Sun, May 03 1936
Portrait of Harrison GreeneHarrison Greene. Harrison Greene was 50 in The Defense Rests as 'Moe - Reporter'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 18 1884 –
Died: Fri, Sep 28 1945
Portrait of Sam HayesSam Hayes. Sam Hayes was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Radio Announcer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of A.R. HayselA.R. Haysel. A.R. Haysel was 46 in The Defense Rests as 'Bill - Turnkey'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 16 1887 –
Died: Wed, Jul 28 1954
Portrait of Arthur HickmanArthur Hickman. Arthur Hickman was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard HickmanHoward Hickman. Howard Hickman was 54 in The Defense Rests as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 09 1880 –
Died: Sat, Dec 31 1949
Portrait of Harry HumeHarry Hume. Harry Hume was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Father'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles KingCharles King. Charles King was 39 in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 20 1895 –
Died: Tue, May 07 1957
Portrait of Lydia KnottLydia Knott. Lydia Knott was 67 in The Defense Rests as 'Hospital Patient'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 30 1866 –
Died: Wed, Mar 30 1955
Portrait of Sam LufkinSam Lufkin. Sam Lufkin was 43 in The Defense Rests as 'Masseur / Trainer'.
Birthday: Thu, May 07 1891 –
Died: Tue, Feb 19 1952
Portrait of John MackJohn Mack. John Mack was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley MackStanley Mack. Stanley Mack was 42 in The Defense Rests as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 27 1891 –
Died: Tue, Apr 14 1953
Portrait of Joe Smith MarbaJoe Smith Marba. Joe Smith Marba was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Court Clerk'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony MartelliTony Martelli. Tony Martelli was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoy. Charles McAvoy was 49 in The Defense Rests as 'Guard'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 02 1885 –
Died: Mon, Apr 20 1953
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank Mills. Frank Mills was 43 in The Defense Rests as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Died: Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of Geneva MitchellGeneva Mitchell. Geneva Mitchell was 27 in The Defense Rests as 'Mitchell's Receptionist'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1907 –
Died: Thu, Mar 10 1949
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse. Bert Moorhouse was 39 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Wilfrid NorthWilfrid North. Wilfrid North was 71 in The Defense Rests as 'Silent Judge'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 16 1863 –
Died: Mon, Jun 03 1935
Portrait of Frank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor. Frank O'Connor was 53 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 11 1881 –
Died: Sun, Nov 22 1959
Portrait of Hal PriceHal Price. Hal Price was 48 in The Defense Rests as 'Tim'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 24 1886 –
Died: Wed, Apr 15 1964
Portrait of Bruce RandallBruce Randall. Bruce Randall was 45 in The Defense Rests as 'Chauffeur'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 17 1888 –
Died: Fri, Aug 30 1968
Portrait of Bobbie SheehanBobbie Sheehan. Bobbie Sheehan was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reginald SimpsonReginald Simpson. Reginald Simpson was 38 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1896 –
Died: Mon, Nov 02 1964
Portrait of Bess StaffordBess Stafford. Bess Stafford was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Jail Matron'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerome StormJerome Storm. Jerome Storm was 43 in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 11 1890 –
Died: Thu, Jul 10 1958
Portrait of Hal TaggartHal Taggart. Hal Taggart was 38 in The Defense Rests as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 12 1896 –
Died: Tue, Dec 07 1971
Portrait of Billy WestBilly West. Billy West was 41 in The Defense Rests as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 22 1892 –
Died: Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Maston WilliamsMaston Williams. Maston Williams was 55 in The Defense Rests as 'Diver'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 23 1879 –
Died: Sat, Jul 15 1978
Portrait of Eleanor WoodEleanor Wood. Eleanor Wood was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Poor Wife'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernest F. YoungErnest F. Young. Ernest F. Young was >> in The Defense Rests as 'Speakeasy Proprietor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Lambert HillyerLambert Hillyer. Lambert Hillyer was 45 in The Defense Rests as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 08 1889 –
Died: Sat, Jul 05 1969
Portrait of Jo SwerlingJo Swerling. Jo Swerling was 41 in The Defense Rests as 'Screenplay, Story'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 18 1893 –
Died: Fri, Oct 23 1964
Portrait of Dave RaginDave Ragin. Dave Ragin was 35 in The Defense Rests as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 02 1899 –
Died: Sun, Mar 09 1980