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.
Directed by William Dieterle
lawyer
pre-code
breach of promise
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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)
Crew
William Dieterle
Director
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Stanley Logan
Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
1 review
joseph choe
5.0★ · 07/07/25
was everyone in 1932 just kinda guessing at what the law was? maybe should have expected as much from“lawyer man”, though
kinda funny, if you can get past how fucking dumb the entire plot is
was everyone in 1932 just kinda guessing at what the law was? maybe should have expected as much from“lawyer man”, though
kinda funny, if you can get past how fucking dumb the entire plot is
