Lawyer Man_
"His Fame Was Built on Love Letters-Written by Other Men...."
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.
Director
William Dieterle
Starring
William Powell, Joan Blondell, David Landau
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Lawyer Man was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Lawyer Man is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 8m.
CAST (20)
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)
Jack La Rue
Spike Murphy (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Reporter (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Waiting Client (uncredited)
Patricia Ellis
Law Secretary (uncredited)
Dot Farley
Client Paying $5,000 Fee (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Gilmurry's Secretary (uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Flo - Gilmurry's Moll (uncredited)
Ann Brody
Mrs. Levine (uncredited)
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
Warner Bros. Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
68 min (1h 8m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lawyer Man about?
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.
How long is Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Who directed Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Lawyer Man?
The cast of Lawyer Man includes William Powell, Joan Blondell, David Landau, Helen Vinson, Claire Dodd.
What is the rating of Lawyer Man?
Lawyer Man has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (3)
lawyer
pre-code
breach of promise