The Great Defender(1934)
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The Great Defender Synopsis
Sir Douglas Rolls is a highly respected defence lawyer of many years experience. Now in rapidly failing health, he is advised to retreat from the courtroom and pursue more pleasurable activities. But it is just at this point in his life that his great lost love a woman his own strong sense of duty led him to give up twenty years ago, and whom he still loves deeply walks into his chambers to ask that he defend her adulterous husband, now to stand trial for murder. Reluctantly agreeing to take on the case, Sir Douglas soon finds there is more to the story than meets the eye.
The Great Defender (1934) is a drama and mystery film directed by Thomas Bentley, released on November 26, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson and Sam Livesey. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Bentley
- Writers:
- John Hastings Turner, Paul Perez, Marjorie Deans
- Producers:
- Walter C. Mycroft
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Grindrod
- Production:
- BIF
- Status:
- Released
The Great Defender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matheson Lang
as Sir Douglas Rolls
Margaret Bannerman
as Laura Locke
Arthur Margetson
as Leslie Locke
- Sam Livesey
Sam Livesey
as Sir Henry Linguard
Jeanne Stuart
as Phyllis Ware
Richard Bird
as Eric Hammond
Frank Atkinson
as Pope
Robert Horton
as Doctor Hackett
Laurence Hanray
as Parker
J. Fisher White
as Judge
Kathleen Harrison
as Agnes Carter
O.B. Clarence
as Mr. Hammond
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Bentley, written by John Hastings Turner, Paul Perez and Marjorie Deans, produced by Walter C. Mycroft.
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The Great Defender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Great Defender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Defender online?
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Who stars in The Great Defender?
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The main cast of The Great Defender (1934) includes Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson, Sam Livesey and Jeanne Stuart. The film was directed by Thomas Bentley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Defender released?
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The Great Defender was released on November 26, 1934 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Great Defender worth watching?
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The Great Defender (1934) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.