Society Lawyer (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Society Lawyer is a drama film directed by Edward L. Marin, running about 77 minutes. “She was killed 40 floors above Park Avenue! Can you solve the crime in the clouds? (” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall when Siddall is 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
Who’s in it. Society Lawyer stars Walter Pidgeon as Christopher Durant, Virginia Bruce as Pat Abbott, Leo Carrillo as Tony Gazotti and Eduardo Ciannelli as Jim Crelliman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Society Lawyer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Society Lawyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Society Lawyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Society Lawyer (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Society Lawyer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Society Lawyer worth watching?
- Society Lawyer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Society Lawyer?
- Society Lawyer stars Walter Pidgeon, Virginia Bruce, Leo Carrillo, Eduardo Ciannelli and Lee Bowman.
- When was Society Lawyer released?
- Society Lawyer was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.