Lawyer Man (1932)
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Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes a prominent New York City political party boss named Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his law firm. But Adam's rising career takes a nosedive 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.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 24, 1932
Cast
- William Powell - Anton "Tony" Adam
- Joan Blondell - Olga Michaels
- David Landau - John "Boss" Gilmurry
- Helen Vinson - Barbara "Babs" Bentley
- Claire Dodd - Virginia St. Johns
- Alan Dinehart - Granville Bentley
- Allen Jenkins - Izzy Levine
- Irving Bacon - Court Guard (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler - Court Policeman (uncredited)
- Sterling Holloway - Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Rian James (Screenplay)
- James Seymour (Screenplay)
- Max Trell (Novel)
Music: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Robert Kurrle
Editing: Thomas Pratt
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Yiddish, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
lawyer, pre-code, breach of promise
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lawyer Man about?
- Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes a prominent New York City political party boss named Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his law firm. But Adam's rising career takes a nosedive 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.
- Who directed Lawyer Man?
- Lawyer Man was directed by William Dieterle.
- Who stars in Lawyer Man?
- Lawyer Man stars William Powell, Joan Blondell, David Landau, Helen Vinson, Claire Dodd, Alan Dinehart.
- How long is Lawyer Man?
- Lawyer Man has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Lawyer Man?
- Lawyer Man is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Lawyer Man produced?
- Lawyer Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lawyer Man?
- The themes of Lawyer Man include: Courtroom Drama.