HE DOUBLE CROSSED JUSTICE...UNTIL LOVE DOUBLE CROSSED HIM!!
A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.
The Defense Rests (1934) is a drama and crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on July 15, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Nat Pendleton and Arthur Hohl. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Jack Holt
as Matthew Mitchell
Jean Arthur
as Joan Hayes
Nat Pendleton
as Rocky
Arthur Hohl
as James Randolph
Raymond Walburn
as Austin
Harold Huber
as Castro
Robert Gleckler
as Lou Gentry
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Evans
Shirley Grey
as Mabel Wilson
Donald Meek
as Fogg
Raymond Hatton
as Louie
Ward Bond
as Hood
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by Jo Swerling and Jo Swerling.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 10 ratings.
"Joan Hayes" (Jean Arthur) is employed by hotshot criminal lawyer "Mitchell" (Jack Holt) just as he heads to court for what we are sure will be his 38th straight victory. Following a kidnapping, though, "Mrs Evans" (Sarah Padden) comes to visit and as her boss is busy, she is seen by the new and keen "Joan" who begins to piece two and two together and conclude that her butter-wouldn't-melt employer is maybe not…
Reviewed on January 8, 2024
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The main cast of The Defense Rests (1934) includes Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Nat Pendleton, Arthur Hohl and Raymond Walburn. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Defense Rests was released on July 15, 1934 and runs for 1h 10m.
The Defense Rests (1934) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
