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Still from Lawyer Man — Lawyer Man (1932) — William DieterlePhotographed by Robert Kurrle

Poster for Lawyer Man

William Dieterle

Lawyer Man

English / 1932 / 1h 8m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.06/5·1.2K ratings·380 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes a prominent New York City political party boss named Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his law firm. But Adam's rising career takes a nosedive 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.

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Additions: September 2020
Position 44
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Pre-Code Joan Blondell
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Dieterle

WriterRian James, James Seymour

CinematographerRobert Kurrle

ComposerBernhard Kaun

EditorThomas Pratt

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

William Powellas Anton "Tony" Adam

Joan Blondellas Olga Michaels

David Landauas John "Boss" Gilmurry

Helen Vinsonas Barbara "Babs" Bentley

Claire Doddas Virginia St. Johns

Alan Dinehartas Granville Bentley

Allen Jenkinsas Izzy Levine

Irving Baconas Court Guard (uncredited)

Wade Boteleras Court Policeman (uncredited)

Sterling Hollowayas Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)

Roscoe Karnsas Merritt - Reporter (uncredited)

Tom Kennedyas Jake - the Ice Man (uncredited)

Jack La Rueas Spike Murphy (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouseas Reporter (uncredited)

Dewey Robinsonas Waiting Client (uncredited)

Patricia Ellisas Law Secretary (uncredited)

Dot Farleyas Client Paying $5,000 Fee (uncredited)

Claire McDowellas Gilmurry's Secretary (uncredited)

Sheila Terryas Flo - Gilmurry's Moll (uncredited)

Ann Brodyas Mrs. Levine (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Poster for All That Money Can Buy (a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster)

All That Money Can Buy (a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster)1941

Both directed by William Dieterle

Lawyer Man (1932) | Criteria