Self Defense
“The FIRST LAW of NATURE!”
Synopsis
Katy Devoux runs a gambling-drinking joint in British Columbia. She is a fair-playing business woman, but is ashamed of the source of her income, so she has had her daughter Nona raised in the states. Jeff Bowman, an unprincipled scoundrel and business rival, arranges for her daughter to come to town in hope of bringing shame to the mother. He overplays his hand and is killed by Tim Reed, a faithful retainer of Katy's and in love with Nona. The plea is self defense.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristram Tupper
- Original Title
- Self Defense
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, W.T. Lackey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Tristram Tupper, Peter B. Kyne
William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
William T. Lackey
Producer
Phil Rosen
Director
Tristram Tupper
Screenplay
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What is Self Defense about?
Katy Devoux runs a gambling-drinking joint in British Columbia. She is a fair-playing business woman, but is ashamed of the source of her income, so she has had her daughter Nona raised in the states. Jeff Bowman, an unprincipled scoundrel and business rival, arranges for her daughter to come to town in hope of bringing shame to the mother. He overplays his hand and is killed by Tim Reed, a faithful retainer of Katy's and in love with Nona. The plea is self defense.
Who directed Self Defense?
Self Defense was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Self Defense?
The principal cast of Self Defense includes Pauline Frederick, Theodore von Eltz, Barbara Kent, Claire Windsor, Robert Elliott.
When was Self Defense released and how long is it?
Self Defense was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.