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The Defense Rests(Movie, 1934)

1h 10min | Genres: Drama, Crime

Rating: 3.6/5 (with 3 votes)

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. ()

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About The Defense Rests

A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Made by: Columbia Pictures

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 1 language: English (EN)

Status: Released

Release date GR: 07/15/1934

Cast: Jack Holt

Director: Lambert Hillyer

Producer: Robert North

Screenwriter: Jo Swerling

Film Editor: John Rawlins

Composer: Edward Bernds

Keywords: held at gunpoint

Color: Black & White (B/W)

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