Society Lawyer(1939)
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Society Lawyer Synopsis
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall who was arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence.
Society Lawyer (1939) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Edwin L. Marin, released on March 21, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Virginia Bruce, Leo Carrillo and Eduardo Ciannelli. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Edwin L. Marin
- Writers:
- Leon Gordon, Albert Hackett, Arthur Somers Roche
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Society Lawyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Pidgeon
as Christopher Durant
Virginia Bruce
as Pat Abbott
Leo Carrillo
as Tony Gazotti
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Jim Crelliman
Lee Bowman
as Phil Saddall
Frances Mercer
as Sue Leonard
Ann Morriss
as Judy Barton
Herbert Mundin
as Layton
Frank M. Thomas
as Lt. Stevens
Edward Brophy
as Max
Tom Kennedy
as Alf
Clarence Kolb
as Mr. Leonard
Key crew
Directed by Edwin L. Marin, written by Leon Gordon, Albert Hackett and Arthur Somers Roche, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Society Lawyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Society Lawyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Society Lawyer online?
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Who stars in Society Lawyer?
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The main cast of Society Lawyer (1939) includes Walter Pidgeon, Virginia Bruce, Leo Carrillo, Eduardo Ciannelli and Lee Bowman. The film was directed by Edwin L. Marin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Society Lawyer released?
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Society Lawyer was released on March 21, 1939 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Society Lawyer worth watching?
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Society Lawyer (1939) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.