The Young Philadelphians
May 21, 1959
136 minutes
7.5
Drama

The Young Philadelphians

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.

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Cast
Paul Newman
(Anthony Judson Lawrence)
Barbara Rush
(Joan Dickinson)
Alexis Smith
(Carol Wharton)
Brian Keith
(Mike Flanagan)
Diane Brewster
(Kate Judson Lawrence)
Billie Burke
(Mrs. J. Arthur Allen)
John Williams
(Gilbert Dickinson)
Robert Vaughn
(Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn)
Otto Kruger
(John Marshall Wharton)
Paul Picerni
(Louis Donetti)
Robert Douglas
(Uncle Morton Stearnes)
Frank Conroy
(Doctor Shippen Stearnes)
Adam West
(William Lawrence III)
Richard Deacon
(George Archibald)
Helen Jay
(Floozy)
Al McGranary
(Judge)
Herschel Graham
(Juror (uncredited))
Sam Harris
(Party Guest (uncredited))