Self Defense_
"The FIRST LAW of NATURE!"
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.
Starring
Pauline Frederick, Theodore von Eltz, Barbara Kent
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Self Defense was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Overview
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 ...
Self Defense is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (12)
Pauline Frederick
Katy Devoux
Theodore von Eltz
Tim Reed
Barbara Kent
Nona Devoux
Claire Windsor
Alice
Robert Elliott
Dan Simmons
Henry B. Walthall
Doctor Borden
Jameson Thomas
Jeff Bowman
George Hackathorne
Paul
Willie Fung
Charlie
Lafe McKee
Sandy McKenzie
Si Jenks
Farmer
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Jury Foreman
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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.
How long is Self Defense?
Self Defense has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in Self Defense?
The cast of Self Defense includes Pauline Frederick, Theodore von Eltz, Barbara Kent, Claire Windsor, Robert Elliott.
GENRES (1)
Drama