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  • The Defense Rests (1934)
  • Passed
    70 min | Drama
The Defense Rests (1934)
Passed
70 min | Drama

The assistant (Arthur) of a sleazy lawyer (Holt) is determined to end his cheating ways.
Director
Writer
Jo Swerling (story) (screenplay)
Cinematographer
Joseph H. August (photography) (as Joseph August)
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Updated Jul 15, 1934

Release date
Jul 15, 1934 (United States)

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66 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Holt
Matthew Mitchell Matthew Mitchell   See fewer
Jean Arthur
Joan Hayes Joan Hayes   See fewer
Arthur Hohl
James Randolph James Randolph   See fewer
Harold Huber
Castro Castro   See fewer
Robert Gleckler
Lou Gentry Lou Gentry   See fewer
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Evans Mrs. Evans   See fewer
Shirley Grey
Mabel Wilson Mabel Wilson   See fewer
John Wray
Michael Cooney Michael Cooney   See fewer
Vivien Oakland
Mrs. Monte Ballou (as Vivian Oakland) Mrs. Monte Ballou (as Vivian Oakland)   See fewer
J. Carrol Naish
Monte Ballou Monte Ballou   See fewer
Samuel S. Hinds
Dean Adams Dean Adams   See fewer
Arthur Belasco
Gun Store Owner (uncredited) Gun Store Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
Brooks Benedict
Charlie (uncredited) Charlie (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Brinley
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Allan Cavan
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Cecil
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Sylvia Cole
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Colt
Bailiff (uncredited) Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Copeland
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynn Cowan
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Kernan Cripps
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carrie Daumery
Dowager on Gambling Ship (uncredited) Dowager on Gambling Ship (uncredited)   See fewer
Milla Davenport
Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Dix
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Oliver Eckhardt
Jury Foreman (uncredited) Jury Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Ellis
Second Jury Foreman (uncredited) Second Jury Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Flowers
Receptionist (uncredited) Receptionist (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Gordon
Scrub Woman (uncredited) Scrub Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Galen Gough
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
Arnold Gray
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Harrison Greene
Moe - Reporter (uncredited) Moe - Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Hayes
Radio Announcer (uncredited) Radio Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
A.R. Haysel
Bill - Turnkey (uncredited) Bill - Turnkey (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Hickman
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Hume
Father (uncredited) Father (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles King
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Lydia Knott
Hospital Patient (uncredited) Hospital Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Lufkin
Masseur / Trainer (uncredited) Masseur / Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
John Mack
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Stanley Mack
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Smith Marba
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Martelli
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McAvoy
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mills
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Geneva Mitchell
Mitchell's Receptionist (uncredited) Mitchell's Receptionist (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilfrid North
Silent Judge (uncredited) Silent Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank O'Connor
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Price
Tim (uncredited) Tim (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruce Randall
Chauffeur (uncredited) Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobbie Sheehan
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Reginald Simpson
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Stafford
Jail Matron (uncredited) Jail Matron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerome Storm
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Taggart
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy West
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Maston Williams
Diver (uncredited) Diver (uncredited)   See fewer
Eleanor Wood
Poor Wife (uncredited) Poor Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernie Young
Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited) Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)   See fewer
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