For the Defense
Synopsis
Singer Anna Woodstock loses her voice, but a visit to a hypnotist, Dr. Joseph Kasimir, brings it back. What Anna doesn't realize is that her illness was purely psychosomatic and Kasimir is a swindler.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix, Elmer Rice
- Original Title
- For the Defense
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Beulah Marie Dix, Elmer Rice
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Defense
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For the Defense about?
Singer Anna Woodstock loses her voice, but a visit to a hypnotist, Dr. Joseph Kasimir, brings it back. What Anna doesn't realize is that her illness was purely psychosomatic and Kasimir is a swindler.
Who directed For the Defense?
For the Defense was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in For the Defense?
The principal cast of For the Defense includes Ethel Clayton, Vernon Steele, Zasu Pitts, Bertram Grassby, Mayme Kelso.
When was For the Defense released and how long is it?
For the Defense was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For the Defense?
For the Defense holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).