Production Credits The Defense Rests
The Defense Rests
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought The Defense Rests to life.
The Cast
50 Members
Jack HoltMatthew Mitchell
Jean ArthurJoan Hayes
Nat PendletonRocky
Arthur HohlJames Randolph
Raymond WalburnAustin
Harold HuberCastro
Robert GlecklerLou Gentry
Sarah PaddenMrs. Evans
Shirley GreyMabel Wilson
Donald MeekFogg
Raymond HattonLouie
Ward BondHood
John WrayMichael Cooney
Vivien OaklandMrs. Monte Ballou
Selmer JacksonDuffy
J. Carrol NaishMonte Ballou
Samuel S. HindsDean Adams
Arthur BelascoGun Store Owner
Brooks BenedictCharlie
Charles BrinleyBartender
Don BrodieReporter
Allan CavanCourt Clerk
Edward CecilMinor Role
Stephen ColtBailiff
Nick CopelandMinor Role
Lynn CowanReporter
Kernan CrippsPoliceman
Carrie DaumeryDowager on Gambling Ship
Milla DavenportNeighbor
Joan DixMinor Role
Oliver EckhardtJury Foreman
Ray EllisSecond Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Bess FlowersReceptionist
Mary GordonScrub Woman
Galen GoughGangster
Arnold GrayMinor Role
Harrison GreeneMoe - Reporter
Sam HayesRadio Announcer
A.R. HayselBill - Turnkey
Arthur HickmanMinor Role
Howard HickmanJudge
Harry HumeFather
Charles KingReporter
Lydia KnottHospital Patient
Sam LufkinMasseur / Trainer
John MackReporter
Stanley MackHenchman
Joe Smith MarbaCourt Clerk
Tony MartelliWaiter
Charles McAvoyGuard
Technical Crew
Top Credits
Lambert HillyerDirector
Jo SwerlingScreenplay