The Great Defender (1934)
He would have the truth - the whole truth and nothing but...
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.
Director: Thomas Bentley
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: November 26, 1934
Cast
- Matheson Lang - Sir Douglas Rolls
- Margaret Bannerman - Laura Locke
- Arthur Margetson - Leslie Locke
- Sam Livesey - Sir Henry Linguard
- Jeanne Stuart - Phyllis Ware
- Richard Bird - Eric Hammond
- Frank Atkinson - Pope
- Robert Horton - Doctor Hackett
- Laurence Hanray - Parker
- J. Fisher White - Judge
Screenplay
- Marjorie Deans (Screenplay)
- Paul Perez (Screenplay)
- John Hastings Turner (Story)
Cinematography: Phil Grindrod, Jack E. Cox
Production: BIF
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
courtroom drama
More Films by Director: Thomas Bentley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Defender about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Great Defender?
- The Great Defender was directed by Thomas Bentley.
- Who stars in The Great Defender?
- The Great Defender stars Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson, Sam Livesey, Jeanne Stuart, Richard Bird.
- How long is The Great Defender?
- The Great Defender has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Defender?
- The Great Defender is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Great Defender produced?
- The Great Defender was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Great Defender?
- The themes of The Great Defender include: Courtroom Drama.