

The Young Philadelphians
1959 · Movie · 2h 16m · NR
Drama
"Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one 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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Key crew
- Ernest GoldOriginal Music Composer
- Vincent ShermanDirector
- James GunnScreenplay
Cast
- Paul NewmanAnthony Judson Lawrence
- Barbara RushJoan Dickinson
- Alexis SmithCarol Wharton
- Brian KeithMike Flanagan
- Diane BrewsterKate Judson Lawrence
- Billie BurkeMrs. J. Arthur Allen
- John WilliamsGilbert Dickinson
- Robert VaughnChester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
- Otto KrugerJohn Marshall Wharton
- Paul PicerniLouis Donetti
- Robert DouglasUncle Morton Stearnes
- Frank ConroyDoctor Shippen Stearnes
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