The Public Defender (1931)

Released: 1931-08-01 Duration: 1hr 9min

Genres: Mystery Crime Drama

Rating 6.0

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Overview

A mysterious phantom who calls himself The Reckoner vows to expose the crooked bankers who embezzled their company's funds.

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	1.399

Directed By

J. Walter Ruben

Crew

Director
J. Walter Ruben

Dialogue
Bernard Schubert

Adaptation
Bernard Schubert

Editor
Archie Marshek

Scenic Artist
Max Rée

Assistant Director
James H. Anderson

Producer
William LeBaron

Writer
George Goodchild

Associate Producer
Louis Sarecky

Costume Design
Max Rée

Original Music Composer
Max Steiner

Sound
John E. Tribby

Director of Photography
Edward Cronjager

Assistant Camera
Charles Burke

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