The trials and tribulations of the rich, like those of the poor, can be undramatic.
The Young Philadelphians
Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer.
1959 · 2h 16m · APPROVED
Drama
Directed by
Vincent Sherman
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.
Director and cast
- Vincent Sherman Director
- Paul Newman as Anthony Judson Lawrence
- Barbara Rush as Joan Dickinson
- Alexis Smith as Carol Wharton
- Brian Keith as Mike Flanagan
- Diane Brewster as Kate Judson Lawrence
- Billie Burke as Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
- John Williams as Gilbert Dickinson
- Robert Vaughn as Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
- Otto Kruger as John Marshall Wharton
- Paul Picerni as Louis Donetti
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