For the Defense (1922)
Singer Anna Woodstock loses her voice, but a visit to a hypnotist, Dr. Joseph Kasimir, brings it back. What Anna doesn't realize is that her illness was purely psychosomatic and Kasimir is a swindler.
Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 4, 1922
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Anne Woodstock
- Vernon Steele - Christopher Armstrong
- Zasu Pitts - Jennie Dunn
- Bertram Grassby - Dr. Joseph Kasimir
- Mayme Kelso - Smith
- Sylvia Ashton - Signora Bartoni
- Mabel Van Buren - Cousin Selma
Screenplay
- Beulah Marie Dix
- Elmer Rice (Theatre Play)
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
swindler, singer
More Films by Director: Paul Powell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For the Defense about?
- Singer Anna Woodstock loses her voice, but a visit to a hypnotist, Dr. Joseph Kasimir, brings it back. What Anna doesn't realize is that her illness was purely psychosomatic and Kasimir is a swindler.
- Who directed For the Defense?
- For the Defense was directed by Paul Powell.
- Who stars in For the Defense?
- For the Defense stars Ethel Clayton, Vernon Steele, Zasu Pitts, Bertram Grassby, Mayme Kelso, Sylvia Ashton.
- How long is For the Defense?
- For the Defense has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is For the Defense?
- For the Defense is a Drama film.
- Where was For the Defense produced?
- For the Defense was produced in United States of America.