The Young Philadelphians (1959)

05/21/1959 (US) • 2h 16m

Drama

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer.

Overview

Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence

Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson

Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton

Brian Keith

Mike Flanagan

Diane Brewster

Kate Judson Lawrence

Billie Burke

Mrs. J. Arthur Allen

John Williams

Gilbert Dickinson

Robert Vaughn

Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn

Otto Kruger

John Marshall Wharton


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania

lawyer

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