The Great Defender
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Welwyn Garden City , United Kingdom |
The Great Defender is a British mystery film from 1934, directed by Thomas Bentley and featuring performances by Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, and Arthur Margetson. The production was handled by British International Pictures and took place at the Welwyn Studios located in Hertfordshire. The film's visual environment was crafted under the supervision of art director John Mead.
Synopsis
The narrative centers on a prominent barrister who represents an artist accused of murdering his model, a crime that could result in the death penalty, all while battling a severe personal illness.
Cast
- Matheson Lang portraying Sir Douglas Rolls
- Margaret Bannerman as Laura Locke
- Arthur Margetson in the role of Leslie Locke
- Richard Bird playing Eric Hammond
- Sam Livesey as Sir Henry Linguard
- Frank Atkinson in the role of Pope
- Hal Gordon portraying Percival Brown
- Kathleen Harrison as Agnes Carter, Locke's Maid
- Robert Horton in the role of Doctor Hackett
- Alec Fraser as Grainger
- Jeanne Stuart playing Phyllis Ware
- J. Fisher White as Judge
- Laurence Hanray portraying Parker
- O. B. Clarence as Mr. Hammond
- Mary Jerrold in the role of Mrs. Hammond
- Jimmy Godden as Inspector Holmes
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.