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Self Defense

1932-12-15 · 60 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

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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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
Monogram Pictures, W.T. Lackey Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pauline FrederickPauline FrederickKaty Devoux
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzTim Reed
Barbara KentBarbara KentNona Devoux
Claire WindsorClaire WindsorAlice
Robert ElliottRobert ElliottDan Simmons
Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallDoctor Borden
Jameson ThomasJameson ThomasJeff Bowman
George HackathorneGeorge HackathornePaul
Willie FungWillie FungCharlie
Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeSandy McKenzie
Si JenksSi JenksFarmer
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesJury Foreman

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