The Defense Rests
Drama
Crime
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A sleazy lawyer's female assistant sets out to end his cheating ways.
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@Geronimo1967January 8, 2024
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"Joan Hayes" (Jean Arthur) is employed by hotshot criminal lawyer "Mitchell" (Jack Holt) just as he heads to court for what we are sure will be his 38th straight victory. Following a kidnapping, though, "Mrs Evans" (Sarah Padden) comes to visit and as her boss is busy, she is seen by the new and kee…
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