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The Young Philadelphians

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.8K
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The Young Philadelphians (1959)
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  • Drama
A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • James Gunn(screenplay)
    • Richard P. Powell(novel "The Philadelphian")
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Barbara Rush
    • Alexis Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • James Gunn(screenplay)
    • Richard P. Powell(novel "The Philadelphian")
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Barbara Rush
    • Alexis Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    The Young Philadelphians
    Trailer 0:38
    The Young Philadelphians

    Photos31

    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
    Paul Newman and Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman and Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman, Robert Vaughn, Anthony Eisley, and Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman, Harry Stradling Sr., and Vincent Sherman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)

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    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Anthony Judson Lawrence
    Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush
    • Joan Dickinson
    Alexis Smith
    Alexis Smith
    • Carol Wharton
    Brian Keith
    Brian Keith
    • Mike Flanagan
    Diane Brewster
    Diane Brewster
    • Kate Judson Lawrence
    Billie Burke
    Billie Burke
    • Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
    John Williams
    John Williams
    • Gilbert Dickinson
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Chester A. Gwynn
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • John Marshall Wharton
    Paul Picerni
    Paul Picerni
    • Louis Donetti
    Robert Douglas
    Robert Douglas
    • Uncle Morton Stearnes
    Frank Conroy
    Frank Conroy
    • Doctor Shippen Stearnes
    Adam West
    Adam West
    • Bill Lawrence
    Anthony Eisley
    Anthony Eisley
    • Carter Henry
    • (as Fred Eisley)
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • George Archibald
    John Alban
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Diner Counterman
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Man at Airport
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • James Gunn(screenplay)
      • Richard P. Powell(novel "The Philadelphian")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the author of the book "The Philadelphian", Richard Powell, the cross-examination of the butler and the sniff test of different kinds of alcoholic spirits were based on a real court case.
    • Goofs
      At the very end of the film when Paul Newman and Barbara Rush are walking out of the courtroom, they're holding each others backs, but in the next shot, they're holding hands.
    • Quotes

      Joan Dickinson: At least you have someplace to go.

      Anthony Judson Lawrence: Haven't you?

      Joan Dickinson: Are you kidding? I have no talents. Nothing. I was very well educated to be an idiot. And I was a very good student.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hanging with Batman (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      When Irish I eyes Are Smiling
      (uncredited)

      Music by Ernest Ball

      Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff

      sung by Brian Keith and unidentified actress

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Young Lawyers.
    Vincent Sherman directed this long but interesting drama that stars Paul Newman as Anthony Judson Lawrence, an ambitious young man in Philadelphia society who rises from construction foreman to law school student with a good offer of employment that is interrupted by the Korean War, which sees Tony distinguish himself even more. After his discharge, he resumes his successful career, finding love along the way. There is a sad development when old friend(and fellow war veteran) 'Chet'(played by Robert Vaughn) has fallen on hard times, now an alcoholic accused of murder, and wanting Anthony to defend him, despite his inexperience... Despite the potential simple soap opera story, this is a well acted and written film that is surprisingly interesting. Glossy but entertaining.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Philadelphian
    • Filming locations
      • Will Rogers State Historic Park - 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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