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.
Editor's Verdict
"The provided information describes a 1959 legal/social drama centered on ethical dilemmas and a murder trial. There are no explicit indicators suggesting the story is set during the Christmas season, driven by Christmas themes, or features significant Christmas iconography. It fails to meet any of the criteria for a Christmas film."
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Cast & Crew
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
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