For the Defense(1916)
For the Defense Synopsis
Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the crime. The butler convinces his master he is the killer, and must flee. He joins the girl but is caught. She helps police expose the real killer by going undercover as another maid.
For the Defense (1916) is a drama film directed by Frank Reicher, released on March 12, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Horace B. Carpenter and Camille Astor.
- Director:
- Frank Reicher
- Writers:
- Margaret Turnbull, Hector Turnbull
- Production:
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
- Status:
- Released
For the Defense Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fannie Ward
as Fidele Roget
Jack Dean
as Jim Webster
Horace B. Carpenter
as Henri
Camille Astor
as Ninette
James Neill
as Mr. Webster
- Gertrude Kellar
Gertrude Kellar
as Mrs. Webster
- Paul Byron
Paul Byron
as Richard Madison
Key crew
Directed by Frank Reicher, written by Margaret Turnbull and Hector Turnbull.
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For the Defense – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in For the Defense?
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The main cast of For the Defense (1916) includes Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Horace B. Carpenter, Camille Astor and James Neill. The film was directed by Frank Reicher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the Defense released?
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For the Defense was released on March 12, 1916 and runs for 50m.