The Young Philadelphians (1959)

The Young Philadelphians (1959)

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer. 1959-05-21 United States of America 136 Min. PG-13
7.5 44 votes

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.

Cast

Paul Newman is Anthony Judson Lawrence
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush is Joan Dickinson
Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith is Carol Wharton
Carol Wharton
Brian Keith is Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster is Kate Judson Lawrence
Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke is Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams is Gilbert Dickinson
Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn is Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
Otto Kruger is John Marshall Wharton
John Marshall Wharton
Paul Picerni is Louis Donetti
Louis Donetti
Robert Douglas is Uncle Morton Stearnes
Uncle Morton Stearnes
Frank Conroy is Doctor Shippen Stearnes
Doctor Shippen Stearnes