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For the Defense (1916)

Movie 50 min

Drama

Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the crime. The butler convinces his master he is the killer, and must flee. He joins the girl but is caught. She helps police expose the real killer by going undercover as another maid.

Frank Reicher Director Hector Turnbull Writer Margaret Turnbull Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 12, 1916
Runtime
50 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0006696
Language
Studio
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Themes

Cast

Fannie Ward Fannie Ward Fidele Roget Jack Dean Jack Dean Jim Webster Horace B. Carpenter Horace B. Carpenter Henri Camille Astor Camille Astor Ninette James Neill James Neill Mr. Webster Gertrude Kellar Mrs. Webster Paul Byron Richard Madison

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Frequently asked questions

What is For the Defense about?
Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the crime. The butler convinces his master he is the killer, and must flee. He joins the girl but is caught. She helps police expose the real killer by going undercover as another maid.
Who directed For the Defense?
For the Defense was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in For the Defense?
For the Defense stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Horace B. Carpenter, Camille Astor.
When was For the Defense released?
For the Defense is a 1916 drama film.
Where can I watch For the Defense?
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