The Young Philadelphians

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.

7.4/1019592h 16mReleased

Drama

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.

Released: May 21, 1959

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Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence

Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson

Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton

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