The Young Philadelphians(1959)
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.
Movie: The Young Philadelphians
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Joan Dickinson
Carol Wharton
Mike Flanagan
Kate Judson Lawrence
Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
Gilbert Dickinson
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
John Marshall Wharton
Louis Donetti
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