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Counsellor at Law is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by William Wyler. The screenplay by Elmer Rice is based on his 1931 Broadway play of the same title.
- Counsellor-at-Law, 1931 play, by Elmer Rice
- Carl Laemmle, Jr.
Counsellor at Law: Directed by William Wyler. With John Barrymore, Bebe Daniels, Doris Kenyon, Isabel Jewell. A successful attorney has his Jewish heritage and poverty-stricken background brought home to him when he learns that his wife has been unfaithful.
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- Comedy, Drama
- William Wyler
- 1933-12-25
George Simon (John Barrymore) is a successful New York City lawyer who climbed out of a Jewish ghetto to become one of the most respected men in the business. But with a high-class wife (Doris ...
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- John Barrymore
- William Wyler
- Universal Pictures
A successful lawyer struggles to deal with his wife's unfaithfulness and his own hidden past. Cast & Crew. Read More. William Wyler. Director. John Barrymore. George Simon. Bebe Daniels. Regina "Rexy" Gordon. Doris Kenyon. Cora Simon. Isabel Jewell. Bessie Green. Melvyn Douglas. Roy Darwin. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Genre. Drama.
- William Wyler
- John Barrymore
Counsellor at Law is one of those great movies from 1933 that showed that Hollywood had fully gotten past its early talkie days. It’s a complex, brilliant piece of art, filled with color and character that would soon be dulled by the oncoming Production Code.
Counsellor at Law takes place entirely within the confines of a law firm operating in the Empire State Building, showcasing the turbulent life of attorney George Simon (portrayed by John Barrymore) and his legal team.
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