The Public Defender
Synopsis
A mysterious phantom who calls himself The Reckoner vows to expose the crooked bankers who embezzled their company's funds.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Pike Winslow
Shirley Grey
Barbara Gerry
Purnell Pratt
John Kirk
Ruth Weston
Rose Harmer
Boris Karloff
The Professor
Edmund Breese
Frank Wells
Frank Sheridan
Charles Harmer
Alan Roscoe
Malcolm O'Neill
Nella Walker
Aunt Matilda
Paul Hurst
Doc
Carl Gerard
Cyrus Pringle
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Detective Brady
Phillips Smalley
Thomas Drake
Symona Boniface
Auction Attendee
James Conaty
Country Club Guest
Frank Darien
The Waiter
Sayre Dearing
Country Club Guest
Bill Elliott
Country Club Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Walter Ruben
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Schubert, George Goodchild
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Public Defender
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Walter Ruben
Bernard Schubert, George Goodchild
Max Steiner
Edward Cronjager
Archie Marshek
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
J. Walter Ruben
Director
George Goodchild
Writer
William LeBaron
Producer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Public Defender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Public Defender about?
A mysterious phantom who calls himself The Reckoner vows to expose the crooked bankers who embezzled their company's funds.
Who directed The Public Defender?
The Public Defender was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
Who stars in The Public Defender?
The principal cast of The Public Defender includes Richard Dix, Shirley Grey, Purnell Pratt, Ruth Weston, Boris Karloff.
When was The Public Defender released and how long is it?
The Public Defender was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Public Defender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Public Defender was composed by Max Steiner.