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.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 5 nominations total
- Carter Henry
- (as Fred Eisley)
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
- Diner Counterman
- (uncredited)
- Man at Airport
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaDespite having been nominated for an Oscar for this movie, Robert Vaughn was omitted from the "In Memoriam" tribute at the 89th Academy Awards. The omission shocked and angered many viewers.
- GoofsAfter the marriage is postponed, while Joan and her father are driving home, Barbara Rush takes her eyes off the road for way too long.
- Quotes
[At Chet Gwynn's murder trial, Anthony Lawrence sets up a demonstration to test butler George Archibald's ability to name a type of liquor by smelling it]
George Archibald: [Sniffing a glass] It is Royal Tartan Scotch. Unmistakable. Rich heavy bouquet with a definite aroma of peat smoke.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: [Hands him another glass] Now, the third glass.
George Archibald: This is water, sir. There is no smell, except perhaps for a faint touch of chlorine, which the city puts in its drinking water. I trust you weren't trying to trick me into identifying it as liquor.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: It's water? Are you sure? I don't understand.
George Archibald: You will note there is no label. I believe you gave me your water glass.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Well, I'm terribly sorry. I guess I made a mistake.
George Archibald: Well, perhaps it's not in vain. Since my throat is a little dry, you'll pardon me.
[He drinks the glass, coughs]
George Archibald: It's gin! It's gin! You've tricked me!
Anthony Judson Lawrence: That's right!
[Takes the glass]
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Your Honor, I submit this as Exhibit D!
- Crazy creditsThere is no producer credit given in this film.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hanging with Batman (2014)
- SoundtracksWhen Irish I eyes Are Smiling
(uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
sung by Brian Keith and unidentified actress
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- The Philadelphian
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- Runtime2 hours 16 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1