"Joan Hayes" (Jean Arthur) is employed by hotshot criminal lawyer "Mitchell" ...
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The Defense Rests
A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Defense Rests
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 15, 1934
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Defense Rests
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Director
Lambert Hillyer
Description
A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.
Cast
Crew
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