Society Lawyer
“She was killed 40 floors above Park Avenue! Can you solve the crime in the clouds? (”
Synopsis
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall who was arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence.
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Walter Pidgeon
Christopher Durant
Virginia Bruce
Pat Abbott
Leo Carrillo
Tony Gazotti
Eduardo Ciannelli
Jim Crelliman
Lee Bowman
Phil Saddall
Frances Mercer
Sue Leonard
Ann Morriss
Judy Barton
Herbert Mundin
Layton
Frank M. Thomas
Lt. Stevens
Edward Brophy
Max
Tom Kennedy
Alf
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Leonard
Pierre Watkin
Henry V. Adams
Ian Wolfe
Schmidt
Paul Guilfoyle
Murtock
Bess Flowers
Secretary
Joseph Crehan
City Editor
Lillian Yarbo
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Gordon, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Hugo Butler
- Original Title
- Society Lawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Leon Gordon, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Hugo Butler, Arthur Somers Roche
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Edwin L. Marin
Director
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Society Lawyer
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What is Society Lawyer about?
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall who was arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence.
Who directed Society Lawyer?
Society Lawyer was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Society Lawyer?
The principal cast of Society Lawyer includes Walter Pidgeon, Virginia Bruce, Leo Carrillo, Eduardo Ciannelli, Lee Bowman.
When was Society Lawyer released and how long is it?
Society Lawyer was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is Society Lawyer based on a book or true story?
Society Lawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Somers Roche".