Attorney for the Defense

Directed by Irving Cummings
1932    70m    Approved
Drama, Crime
6.4
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Burton is a brilliant, albeit self-seeking prosecution attorney who, having sent an innocent man, Wallace (Dwight Frye), to his death is filled with remorse and resigns and becomes a crusading defense attorney. He soon finds himself defending himself of a false murder charge.
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Cast of Attorney for the Defense
  • Edmund LoweWilliam J. Burton
  • Evelyn BrentVal Lorraine
  • Constance CummingsRuth Barry
  • Don DillawayPaul Wallace
  • Douglas HaigPaul Wallace as a Boy
  • Dorothy PetersonMrs. Wallace
  • Bradley PageNick Quinn aka Kramer
  • Nat PendletonMugg Malone
  • Dwight FryeJames Wallace
  • Wallis ClarkDistrict Attorney James A. Crowell
  • Clarence MuseJefferson Q. Leffingwell
  • Blackie WhitefordTall man leaving courtroom
  • Oscar ApfelManaging Editor
  • Bess FlowersTelephone Operator
  • Eddie FosterMalone's Betting Crony in Courtroom
  • Sherry HallReporter
  • Eddie KaneAttorney Abe Steiner
  • Pat O'MalleyDr. Strong
  • Lee PhelpsRadio Test Man
  • Hal PriceRobbie, City Editor

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