The read
It runs a compact 57m.
Synopsis
Compassionate small-town lawyer Richard Clarke moves to New York City to seek his fortune, but is unsuccessful until he takes a friend's advice and tries to convince the world he's a ruthless heel. Suddenly he's the most popular lawyer in town -- but he could lose his fiancée.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Sidney LanfieldDirector
- George SeatonScreenplay
- Allan HouseScreenplay
Cast
- Jack BennyRichard Clarke
- Priscilla LaneJanie Brown
- Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonShufro
- Edmund GwennFrederick P. Leggitt
- Matt BriggsArthur Brown
- Anne RevereKitty Crockett
- Margaret SeddonFrances H. Leggitt
- Helene ReynoldsWife
- Tom DuganCop in Park (uncredited)
- Tor JohnsonVladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
- Mae MarshOld Lady (uncredited)
- Lyle TalbotBill Potts (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
small townlawyer