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The Defense Rests: Directed by Lambert Hillyer. With Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Nat Pendleton, Arthur Hohl. The assistant (Arthur) of a sleazy lawyer (Holt) is determined to end his cheating ways.
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- Drama
- Lambert Hillyer
- 1934-07-15
The Defense Rests (or Take the Witness) is a 1934 American film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, and Nat Pendleton. The movie was produced in May 1934 and released on 15 July 1934.
The Defense Rests (1934) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 10m 1934. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways. Cast & Crew. Read More. Lambert Hillyer. Director. Jack Holt. Matthew Mitchell. Jean Arthur. Joan Hayes. Nat Pendleton. Rocky.
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The Defense Rests (1934) Directed by Lambert Hillye. Jack Holt’s sleazy defense attorney will stop at nothing when it comes to clearing his villainous defendants’ names.
Jack Holt is a criminal defense lawyer who always get 'em off. Jean Arthur has just graduated with a law degree and wants to work for him. As she observes his methods, she discovers that what he says about himself is true: he has no legal ethics and is a publicity hound.
Overview. A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways. Jo Swerling. Screenplay, Story. Lambert Hillyer.
