Lawyer Man
“His Fame Was Built on Love Letters-Written by Other Men....”
1932•NR•1h 8m•6.1•Released
DramaRomance
Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes prominent New York City political party boss John Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his firm. But Adam's rising career nosedives when he's framed by corrupt Dr. Gresham and a sexy actress in a trumped-up breach of promise suit. The only constant in Adam's life is the loyalty and unrequited love of his secretary, Olga.
Director
William Dieterle
Writer
Rian James, James Seymour
Languages
English, Yiddish
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
William Powell
Anton "Tony" Adam
Joan Blondell
Olga Michaels
David Landau
John "Boss" Gilmurry
Helen Vinson
Barbara "Babs" Bentley
Claire Dodd
Virginia St. Johns
Alan Dinehart
Granville Bentley
Allen Jenkins
Izzy Levine
Irving Bacon
Court Guard (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Court Policeman (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Roscoe Karns
Merritt - Reporter (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
Jake - the Ice Man (uncredited)
Jack La Rue
Spike Murphy (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Reporter (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Waiting Client (uncredited)
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
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