

For the Defense
Too CLEVER to be STRAIGHT
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. He is romantically involved with dancer Irene Manners, who is two-timing him, although she wants to marry him. She kills a man driving while out with her other man, Jack Defoe, who takes the blame. Unfortunately, a ring Foster had just given Irene is found at the crime scene. Foster ends up defending Jack, but when the ring is found, he thinks he is protecting Irene, so pleads guilty to jury tampering.
TMDB
5.7/10
13 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- lawyer
- pre-code
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalNRNew York City, New York19 Jul 1930
Frequently asked questions
- When was For the Defense released?
- For the Defense was released on 19 July 1930.
- Where can I watch For the Defense online?
- For the Defense is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for For the Defense?
- No verified Hindi trailer for For the Defense is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of For the Defense?
- For the Defense holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 13 votes.
- Who directed For the Defense?
- For the Defense (1930) was directed by John Cromwell.
- How long is For the Defense?
- For the Defense runs for 1h 5m.











