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 |
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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.
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