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For the 1954-1955 television series of the same name, see The Public Defender (TV series).
The Public Defender Directed by J. Walter Ruben Produced by William LeBaron
Louis SareckyWritten by George Goodchild
Bernard SchubertStarring Richard Dix
Shirley GreyCinematography Edward Cronjager Editing by Archie Marshek Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures Release date(s) 1 August, 1931 Running time 69 minutes Country United States Language English The Public Defender is a 1931 crime film directed by J. Walter Ruben, starring Richard Dix and featuring Boris Karloff. Rich playboy Pike Winslow dons the mantle of 'The Reckoner', a mysterious avenger, when he learns that his lady friend Barbara Gerry's father has been framed in a bank embezzlement scandal. Using meticulous planning and split-second timing, Pike, along with his associates, the erudite 'Professor' and tough-guy scrapper 'Doc', attempt to find proof that will clear Gerry and identify the real culprits.[1]
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Cast
- Richard Dix - Pike Winslow
- Shirley Grey - Barbara Gerry
- Purnell Pratt - John Kirk
- Ruth Weston - Rose Harmer
- Edmund Breese - Frank Wells
- Frank Sheridan - Charles Harmer
- Alan Roscoe - Inspector Malcolm O'Neil
- Boris Karloff - 'Professor'
- Nella Walker - Aunt Matilda
- Paul Hurst - 'Doc'
- Carl Gerard - Cyrus Pringle
- Robert Emmett O'Connor - Detective Brady
- Phillips Smalley - Thomas Drake (as Phillip Smalley)
See also
References
External links
Categories:- American films
- English-language films
- 1931 films
- Black-and-white films
- 1930s crime films
- Films directed by J. Walter Ruben
- RKO Pictures films
- Crime film stubs
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