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Lawyer Man
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Lawyer Man

1932-12-24 · 68 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance

Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes prominent New York City political party boss John Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his firm. But Adam's rising career nosedives when he's framed by corrupt Dr. Gresham and a sexy actress in a trumped-up breach of promise suit. The only constant in Adam's life is the loyalty and unrequited love of his secretary, Olga.

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Directors
William Dieterle
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellAnton "Tony" Adam
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellOlga Michaels
David LandauDavid LandauJohn "Boss" Gilmurry
Helen VinsonHelen VinsonBarbara "Babs" Bentley
Claire DoddClaire DoddVirginia St. Johns
Alan DinehartAlan DinehartGranville Bentley
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsIzzy Levine
Irving BaconIrving BaconCourt Guard (uncredited)
Wade BotelerWade BotelerCourt Policeman (uncredited)
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayOlga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsMerritt - Reporter (uncredited)
Tom KennedyTom KennedyJake - the Ice Man (uncredited)
Jack La RueJack La RueSpike Murphy (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseReporter (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonWaiting Client (uncredited)
Patricia EllisPatricia EllisLaw Secretary (uncredited)
Dot FarleyDot FarleyClient Paying $5,000 Fee (uncredited)
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellGilmurry's Secretary (uncredited)
Sheila TerrySheila TerryFlo - Gilmurry's Moll (uncredited)
Ann BrodyAnn BrodyMrs. Levine (uncredited)

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