Romantic drama

Lawyer Man (1932): Cast & Plot

Name: Lawyer Man
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1932-12-10
Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cast: William Powell, David Landau, Alan Dinehart, Helen Vinson, Sidney Miller

Lawyer Man is a 1932 romantic drama directed by William Dieterle, starring William Powell as Anton Adam, David Landau and Alan Dinehart. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Released: December 10, 1932
Runtime: 1h 12m (72 min)
Director: William Dieterle
Genres: Drama , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
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The story

What Is Lawyer Man About?

The premise of Lawyer Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Anton Adam, an idealistic lawyer, makes headlines by convicting powerful NYC political boss Gilmurry. His fame draws partner Granville Bentley, who offers him a partnership. Adam’s rise is halted when corrupt Dr. Gresham and a seductive actress frame him in a fake breach‑of‑promise suit. His loyal secretary Olga stays devoted, quietly loving him.

Lawyer Man Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Lawyer Man Cast & Characters

William Powell leads the cast as Anton Adam, with David Landau as John "Boss" Gilmurry and Alan Dinehart as Granville Bentley. Directed by William Dieterle; 24 actors are credited in all.

Director William Dieterle

William Powell as Anton Adam
David Landau as John "Boss" Gilmurry
Alan Dinehart as Granville Bentley
Helen Vinson as Barbara "Babs" Bentley

Also Starring in Lawyer Man

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Sidney Miller Boy Behind Olga at End (uncredited)
Joan Blondell Olga Michaels
Claire Dodd Virginia St. Johns
Kenneth Thomson Dr. Frank Gresham
Irving Bacon Court Guard (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Jack La Rue Spike Murphy (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse Reporter (uncredited)
Wade Boteler Court Policeman (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy Jake - the Ice Man (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson Waiting Client (uncredited)
Claire McDowell Gilmurry's Secretary (uncredited)
Allen Jenkins Izzy Levine
Roscoe Karns Merritt - Reporter (uncredited)
Phil Tead Reporter with Cigar (uncredited)
Dot Farley Client Paying $5,000 Fee (uncredited)

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Patricia Ellis Law Secretary (uncredited)
John Larkin Tony's Butler (uncredited)
Sheila Terry Flo - Gilmurry's Moll (uncredited)
Ann Brody Izzy's Mother

From the director

More from William Dieterle

More films directed by William Dieterle: Mistress of the World - Part I, Omar Khayyam, Magic Fire and Elephant Walk.

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Plot

Lawyer Man Plot Summary

What happens in Lawyer Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anton Adam is a clever lawyer from the Lower East Side of New York City who has just steered a client to an acquittal against the prestigious uptown attorney Granville Bentley. Bentley admires Adam’s courtroom skill and offers him a partnership that could shake up the local legal scene. Adam accepts, but his loyal secretary Olga Michaels isn’t thrilled about the move. Earlier, Adam had turned down an offer to work for a powerful party boss, a choice that hints at his stubborn independence and ambition.

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