For the Defense_
Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the crime. The butler convinces his master he is the killer, and must flee. He joins the girl but is caught. She helps police expose the real killer by going undercover as another maid.
Starring
Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Horace B. Carpenter
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
For the Defense was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of t...
For the Defense is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
Fannie Ward
Fidele Roget
Jack Dean
Jim Webster
Horace B. Carpenter
Henri
Camille Astor
Ninette
James Neill
Mr. Webster
GK
Gertrude Kellar
Mrs. Webster
PB
Paul Byron
Richard Madison
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What is For the Defense about?
Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the crime. The butler convinces his master he is the killer, and must flee. He joins the girl but is caught. She helps police expose the real killer by going undercover as another maid.
How long is For the Defense?
For the Defense has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in For the Defense?
The cast of For the Defense includes Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Horace B. Carpenter, Camille Astor, James Neill.
GENRES (1)
Drama
