Lawyer Man
"His Fame Was Built on Love Letters-Written by Other Men...."
Originally released in 1932. Lawyer Man is a drama/romance film. directed by William Dieterle. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Powell, Joan Blondell, and David Landau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Anton "Tony" Adam
Joan Blondell
as Olga Michaels
David Landau
as John "Boss" Gilmurry
Helen Vinson
as Barbara "Babs" Bentley
Claire Dodd
as Virginia St. Johns
Alan Dinehart
as Granville Bentley
Allen Jenkins
as Izzy Levine
Irving Bacon
as Court Guard (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
as Court Policeman (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
as Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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-pro...
Who directed Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Lawyer Man released?
Lawyer Man was released on December 24, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lawyer Man?
The main cast of Lawyer Man includes William Powell, Joan Blondell, David Landau, Helen Vinson, Claire Dodd.