| The Public Defender | |
| Director: | J. Walter Ruben James Anderson (assistant) |
| Producer: | William LeBaron Louis Sarecky |
| Starring: | Richard Dix Shirley Grey |
| Cinematography: | Edward Cronjager |
| Editing: | Archie Marshek |
| Distributor: | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Runtime: | 69 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Public Defender is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film directed by J. Walter Ruben, starring Richard Dix and featuring Boris Karloff.
Rich playboy Pike Winslow dons the mantle of 'The Reckoner', a mysterious avenger, when he learns that his lady friend Barbara Gerry's father has been framed in a bank embezzlement scandal. Using meticulous planning and split-second timing, Pike, along with his associates, the erudite 'Professor' and tough-guy scrapper 'Doc', attempt to find proof that will clear Gerry and identify the real culprits.