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The Defense Rests
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The Defense Rests

1934-07-15 · 70 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Crime

A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.

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Directors
Lambert Hillyer
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltMatthew Mitchell
Jean ArthurJean ArthurJoan Hayes
Nat PendletonNat PendletonRocky
Arthur HohlArthur HohlJames Randolph
Raymond WalburnRaymond WalburnAustin
Harold HuberHarold HuberCastro
Robert GlecklerRobert GlecklerLou Gentry
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenMrs. Evans
Shirley GreyShirley GreyMabel Wilson
Donald MeekDonald MeekFogg
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonLouie
Ward BondWard BondHood
John WrayJohn WrayMichael Cooney
Vivien OaklandVivien OaklandMrs. Monte Ballou
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDuffy
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishMonte Ballou
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsDean Adams
Arthur BelascoGun Store Owner
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictCharlie
Charles BrinleyCharles BrinleyBartender

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