The Public Defender(1931)
The Public Defender Synopsis
A mysterious phantom who calls himself The Reckoner vows to expose the crooked bankers who embezzled their company's funds.
The Public Defender (1931) is a mystery, crime and drama film directed by J. Walter Ruben, released on August 1, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Richard Dix, Shirley Grey, Purnell Pratt and Ruth Weston. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Walter Ruben
- Writers:
- Bernard Schubert, Bernard Schubert, George Goodchild
- Producers:
- William LeBaron
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Cronjager
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Public Defender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dix
as Pike Winslow
Shirley Grey
as Barbara Gerry
Purnell Pratt
as John Kirk
Ruth Weston
as Rose Harmer
Boris Karloff
as The Professor
Edmund Breese
as Frank Wells
Frank Sheridan
as Charles Harmer
Alan Roscoe
as Malcolm O'Neill
Nella Walker
as Aunt Matilda
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Doc
Carl Gerard
as Cyrus Pringle
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Detective Brady
Key crew
Directed by J. Walter Ruben, written by Bernard Schubert, Bernard Schubert and George Goodchild, produced by William LeBaron.
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The Public Defender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Public Defender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public Defender online?
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Who stars in The Public Defender?
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The main cast of The Public Defender (1931) includes Richard Dix, Shirley Grey, Purnell Pratt, Ruth Weston and Boris Karloff. The film was directed by J. Walter Ruben. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Public Defender released?
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The Public Defender was released on August 1, 1931 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is The Public Defender worth watching?
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The Public Defender (1931) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.