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The Young Philadelphians
The Young Philadelphians
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The Young Philadelphians

1959
2h 16m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1959

Runtime

2h 16m

Where to Watch

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Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

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

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 16m
May 21, 1959
Languages
English
Director
Vincent Sherman
Vincent Sherman
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson

Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Mike Flanagan

Diane Brewster

Diane Brewster

Kate Judson Lawrence

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Mrs. J. Arthur Allen

John Williams

John Williams

Gilbert Dickinson

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn

Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger

John Marshall Wharton

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Louis Donetti

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Uncle Morton Stearnes

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Doctor Shippen Stearnes

Adam West

Adam West

William Lawrence III

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

George Archibald

Helen Jay

Floozy

Al McGranary

Judge

Herschel Graham

Juror (uncredited)

Sam Harris

Party Guest (uncredited)

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