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For the Defense
Singer Anna Woodstock loses her voice, but a visit to a hypnotist, Dr. Joseph Kasimir, brings it back. What Anna doesn't realize is that her illness was purely psychosomatic and Kasimir is a swindler.
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Plot Summary
A young lawyer, ambitious and somewhat ruthless, takes on a case defending a man accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal that challenges his own moral compass. He must navigate the criminal underworld and the legal system to uncover the truth, all while facing personal and professional dilemmas.
Critical Reception
Information regarding critical reception for 'For the Defense (1922)' is extremely scarce due to its age and the limited availability of contemporary reviews. As a silent film from the early 20th century, detailed critical analyses as we know them today were not as widespread or preserved. Surviving fragments and general knowledge of films from this era suggest it was likely viewed as a standard crime drama of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Likely appreciated for its dramatic tension and courtroom scenes typical of the era.
May have been considered a solid, albeit perhaps not groundbreaking, crime melodrama.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and limited availability, there are no specific Google user reviews or summaries for 'For the Defense (1922)'. Audience reception from its original release is largely unrecorded.
Fun Fact
While details are scant, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures, a studio that was already a major force in the burgeoning American film industry during the silent era.
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