The Public Defender | |
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Directed by |
J. Walter Ruben James Anderson (assistant) |
Produced by |
William LeBaron Louis Sarecky |
Written by |
George Goodchild Bernard Schubert |
Starring |
Richard Dix Shirley Grey |
Cinematography | Edward Cronjager |
Edited by | Archie Marshek |
Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date
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Running time
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69 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Public Defender is a 1931 Pre-Code 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.