Lawyer Man
“His Fame Was Built on Love Letters-Written by Other Men....”
Synopsis
Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes prominent New York City political party boss John Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his firm. But Adam's rising career nosedives 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.
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Lawyer Man (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-11
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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)
Roscoe Karns
Merritt - Reporter (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
Jake - the Ice Man (uncredited)
Jack La Rue
Spike Murphy (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Reporter (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Waiting Client (uncredited)
Patricia Ellis
Law Secretary (uncredited)
Dot Farley
Client Paying $5,000 Fee (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Gilmurry's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wilmington, Delaware
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian James, James Seymour
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Lawyer Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Rian James, James Seymour, Max Trell
Bernhard Kaun
Robert Kurrle
Thomas Pratt
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Rian James
Screenplay
James Seymour
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawyer Man
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What is Lawyer Man about?
Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes prominent New York City political party boss John Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his firm. But Adam's rising career nosedives 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?
The principal cast of Lawyer Man includes William Powell, Joan Blondell, David Landau, Helen Vinson, Claire Dodd.
When was Lawyer Man released and how long is it?
Lawyer Man was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Lawyer Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lawyer Man was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
Is Lawyer Man based on a book or true story?
Lawyer Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Trell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).