The Defense Rests

A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.

Cast

Jack Holt

as Matthew Mitchell

Jean Arthur

as Joan Hayes

Nat Pendleton

as Rocky

Arthur Hohl

as James Randolph

Raymond Walburn

as Austin

Harold Huber

as Castro

Robert Gleckler

as Lou Gentry

Sarah Padden

as Mrs. Evans

Shirley Grey

as Mabel Wilson

Donald Meek

as Fogg

Reviews

CinemaSerf

"Joan Hayes" (Jean Arthur) is employed by hotshot criminal lawyer "Mitchell" (Jack Holt) just as he heads to court for what we are sure will be his 38th straight victory. Following a kidnapping, though, "Mrs Evans" (Sarah Padden) comes to visit and as her boss is busy, she is seen by the new and kee...

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