The Young Philadelphians
The Young Philadelphians1959
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The Young Philadelphians
2h 16m·Drama
Directed by Vincent Sherman·1959
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7.4/10 avgAverage user ratingUp 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.
DirectorVincent ShermanCinematographyHarry Stradling Sr.ScreenplayJames GunnStudioWarner Bros. Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul NewmanAnthony Judson Lawrence | Anthony Judson Lawrence |
 Barbara RushJoan Dickinson | Joan Dickinson |
 Alexis SmithCarol Wharton | Carol Wharton |
 Brian KeithMike Flanagan | Mike Flanagan |
 Diane BrewsterKate Judson Lawrence | Kate Judson Lawrence |
 Billie BurkeMrs. J. Arthur Allen | Mrs. J. Arthur Allen |
 John WilliamsGilbert Dickinson | Gilbert Dickinson |
 Robert VaughnChester A. 'Chet' Gwynn | Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn |
 Otto KrugerJohn Marshall Wharton | John Marshall Wharton |
 Paul PicerniLouis Donetti | Louis Donetti |
 Robert DouglasUncle Morton Stearnes | Uncle Morton Stearnes |
 Frank ConroyDoctor Shippen Stearnes | Doctor Shippen Stearnes |
 Adam WestWilliam Lawrence III | William Lawrence III |
 Richard DeaconGeorge Archibald | George Archibald |
| HHelen JayFloozy | Floozy |
 Al McGranaryJudge | Judge |
| HHerschel GrahamJuror (uncredited) | Juror (uncredited) |
| SSam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) |