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The Young Philadelphians (1959)

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

Runtime: 136 minutes

Genre: Drama

Stars: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster, Billie Burke

Crew: Ernest Gold (Original Music Composer), William H. Ziegler (Editor), John P. Austin (Set Decoration), Vincent Sherman (Director), Richard Powell (Novel), Malcolm C. Bert (Art Direction)