For the Defense
1922, English. Directed by Paul Powell.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 4 June 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Beulah Marie Dix
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For the Defense runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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For the Defense is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is For the Defense on?
For the Defense isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1922. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked For the Defense, try Each Dawn I Die, Whirlpool, Won't Back Down.
Who directed For the Defense?
For the Defense (1922) was directed by Paul Powell and stars Ethel Clayton, Vernon Steele, Zasu Pitts.