Counsellor at Law
“Great is the word for...COUNSELLOR AT LAW!”
Synopsis
A successful lawyer struggles to deal with his wife's unfaithfulness and his own hidden past.
Top Cast
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John Barrymore
George Simon
Bebe Daniels
Regina 'Rexy' Gordon
Doris Kenyon
Cora Simon
Isabel Jewell
Bessie Green
Melvyn Douglas
Roy Darwin
Onslow Stevens
John P. Tedesco
Thelma Todd
Lillian La Rue
Clara Langsner
George Simon's Mother
John Hammond Dailey
Charlie McFadden
Mayo Methot
Zedorah Chapman
Angela Jacobs
Goldie
Robert Gordon
Henry Susskind
Marvin Kline
Weinberg
John Qualen
Breitstein
Vincent Sherman
Harry Becker
Frederick Burton
Crayfield
Richard Quine
Richard Dwight Jr.
Barbara Perry
Dorothy Dwight
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Rice
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Counsellor at Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Elmer Rice
Giuseppe Becce
Norbert Brodine
Daniel Mandell
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Rice
Screenplay
William Wyler
Director
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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MNR
Legal Films
Courtroom dramas, legal thrillers, legal comedies and films about lawyers.
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Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Counsellor at Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Counsellor at Law about?
A successful lawyer struggles to deal with his wife's unfaithfulness and his own hidden past.
Who directed Counsellor at Law?
Counsellor at Law was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Counsellor at Law?
The principal cast of Counsellor at Law includes John Barrymore, Bebe Daniels, Doris Kenyon, Isabel Jewell, Melvyn Douglas.
When was Counsellor at Law released and how long is it?
Counsellor at Law was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Counsellor at Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Counsellor at Law was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Counsellor at Law?
Counsellor at Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).