The Public Defender
"A powerful plea for justice. The scales weigh the balance-on one side "Justice for the Rich"-on the other side "Ignominy for the poor." On which side will it balance?"
Originally released in 1917. The Public Defender is a drama/crime film. directed by Burton L. King. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Keenan, Alma Hanlon, and Robert Edeson
Synopsis
When bank president Leslie Morrison dips into the till, he seeks to place the blame on bank clerk David Moulton by altering the figures in Moulton's books. He lays his plan carefully, but upon leaving the building late one night, Morrison falls into an elevator shaft and is killed. Moulton, the one man known to have been there, is charged with murder and tried by district attorney Robert Murdock. Unable to afford a competent defense, Moulton is convicted and sentenced to die in an electric chair. However, Mary Reed, a stenographer who loves Moulton, appeals as a last resort to the newly elected public defender, Arthur Nelson. Nelson investigates the case and discovers evidence on the very eve of the execution, evidence that will warrant a stay. Rescued from death in the nick of time, Moulton is granted a new trial under the supervision of the public defender and is found innocent.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Frank Keenan
as Robert Murdock
Alma Hanlon
as Mary Reed
Robert Edeson
as Arthur Nelson
John St. Polis
as David Moulton
Florence Short
as Rose Moulton
Louis Stern
as Leslie Morrison
Tex La Grove
as Walter Holmes
Harry Kingsley
as Arthur Stevens
Helen Conwell
as 'Queenie' La Mar
James E. Sullivan
as Father O'Malley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harry Raver Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Public Defender about?
When bank president Leslie Morrison dips into the till, he seeks to place the blame on bank clerk David Moulton by altering the figures in Moulton's books. He lays his plan carefully, but upon leav...
Who directed The Public Defender?
The Public Defender was directed by Burton L. King.
How long is The Public Defender?
The Public Defender has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Public Defender released?
The Public Defender was released on November 3, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Public Defender?
The main cast of The Public Defender includes Frank Keenan, Alma Hanlon, Robert Edeson, John St. Polis, Florence Short.