
The Young Philadelphians (1959)
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.
Director: Vincent Sherman
The 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)
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