The Cinema Museum, London

Kennington Talkies presents For the Defense (1930)

Thu 6 Jun 2019 @ 19:30 · Events

For the Defense posterKennington Talkies concludes the Kay Francis season with For the Defense, a 1930 pre-Code crime drama, directed by John Cromwell and co-starring William Powell.

William Powell plays a slick attorney who specialises in representing crooks and keeping them out of jail, winning acquittals. His lover (Kay Francis), a dancer who is two-timing him, is responsible for a fatal road accident while out with her other man, who takes the blame. The lawyer is persuaded to defend him.

Full supporting programme.

Doors open at 18.30, for a 19.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £6.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.
For the Defense