Counsel for the Defense (1925): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1925 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1925, Counsel for the Defense is a drama film directed by Burton L. King, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Typhus specialist Dr. David West has fought long and hard for the construction of the new municipal waterworks. Harrison Blake, the town's leading lawyer and banker, conspires to have the waterworks put into private hands and frames David for accepting a bribe. As none of the town's lawyers will take the case, Katherine, David's daughter and a recent law school graduate, accepts her first client in her father. However, the circumstantial evidence is too great and David is convicted. Harrison bribes a worker to sabotage the waterworks, causing a public clamor for their takeover by private interests. Katherine, with the aid of newspaper editor Arnold Bruce, uncovers the conspiracy after the outbreak of a typhus epidemic. David is freed, and Katherine weds Arnold.
Who’s in it. Counsel for the Defense stars Jay Hunt as Doc West, Betty Compson as Katherine West, House Peters as Arnold Bruce and Rockliffe Fellowes as Harrison Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Counsel for the Defense sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counsel for the Defense page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counsel for the Defense tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Counsel for the Defense (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Counsel for the Defense change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Counsel for the Defense worth watching?
- Counsel for the Defense holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Counsel for the Defense?
- Counsel for the Defense stars Jay Hunt, Betty Compson, House Peters, Rockliffe Fellowes and Emmett King.
- When was Counsel for the Defense released?
- Counsel for the Defense was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.