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  • For the Defense (1922)
  • 50 min | Drama, Mystery
For the Defense (1922)
50 min | Drama, Mystery

Anne Woodstock, a singer, is engaged to district attorney Christopher Armstrong and is a patient of Dr. Kasimir, a Hindu hypnotist-physician, who presumably restores her voice. By a ruse, he lures Anne to his office and hypnotizes her; the...See moreAnne Woodstock, a singer, is engaged to district attorney Christopher Armstrong and is a patient of Dr. Kasimir, a Hindu hypnotist-physician, who presumably restores her voice. By a ruse, he lures Anne to his office and hypnotizes her; the next day, Anne, who remembers nothing of the occurrence, leaves for Europe and Kasimir is found murdered in his office. His attendant, Jennie Dunn, who possesses money taken from the safe, is accused of the crime. "Smith," another member of Kasimir's household, identifies a pin found near the body and swears it was worn by Jennie. Anne, returning from her trip, remembers that she was present on the fatal night and insists on her guilt. Jennie then confesses, but Smith explains that she killed Kasimir in a jealous rage. Written by AFI See less
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Writers
Beulah Marie Dix (adaptation) | Elmer Rice (play)
Cinematographer
Harold Rosson (as Hal Rosson)
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Jun 4, 1922 (United States)
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7 cast members
Name Known for
Ethel Clayton
Anne Woodstock Anne Woodstock   See fewer
Vernon Steele
Christopher Armstrong Christopher Armstrong   See fewer
Zasu Pitts
Jennie Dunn Jennie Dunn   See fewer
Bertram Grassby
Dr. Joseph Kasimir Dr. Joseph Kasimir   See fewer
Mayme Kelso
Smith (as Maym Kelso) Smith (as Maym Kelso)   See fewer
Sylvia Ashton
Signora Bartoni Signora Bartoni   See fewer
Mabel Van Buren
Cousin Selma Cousin Selma   See fewer
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