Self Defense (1932)
The FIRST LAW of NATURE!
Katy Devoux runs a gambling-drinking joint in British Columbia. She is a fair-playing business woman, but is ashamed of the source of her income, so she has had her daughter Nona raised in the states. Jeff Bowman, an unprincipled scoundrel and business rival, arranges for her daughter to come to town in hope of bringing shame to the mother. He overplays his hand and is killed by Tim Reed, a faithful retainer of Katy's and in love with Nona. The plea is self defense.
Director: Phil Rosen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 15, 1932
Cast
- Pauline Frederick - Katy Devoux
- Theodore von Eltz - Tim Reed
- Barbara Kent - Nona Devoux
- Claire Windsor - Alice
- Robert Elliott - Dan Simmons
- Henry B. Walthall - Doctor Borden
- Jameson Thomas - Jeff Bowman
- George Hackathorne - Paul
- Willie Fung - Charlie
- Lafe McKee - Sandy McKenzie
Screenplay
- Tristram Tupper (Screenplay)
- Peter B. Kyne (Story)
- Tristram Tupper (Adaptation)
Production: Monogram Pictures, W.T. Lackey Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
self-defense, business, ucla
More Films by Director: Phil Rosen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Self Defense about?
- Katy Devoux runs a gambling-drinking joint in British Columbia. She is a fair-playing business woman, but is ashamed of the source of her income, so she has had her daughter Nona raised in the states. Jeff Bowman, an unprincipled scoundrel and business rival, arranges for her daughter to come to town in hope of bringing shame to the mother. He overplays his hand and is killed by Tim Reed, a faithful retainer of Katy's and in love with Nona. The plea is self defense.
- Who directed Self Defense?
- Self Defense was directed by Phil Rosen.
- Who stars in Self Defense?
- Self Defense stars Pauline Frederick, Theodore von Eltz, Barbara Kent, Claire Windsor, Robert Elliott, Henry B. Walthall.
- How long is Self Defense?
- Self Defense has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Self Defense?
- Self Defense is a Drama film.
- Where was Self Defense produced?
- Self Defense was produced in United States of America.