Counsellor at Law
“Great is the word for...COUNSELLOR AT LAW!”
1933 · 1 h 22 min
William WylerCast
John Barrymore 
Bebe Daniels Doris Kenyon 
Isabel Jewell 
Melvyn Douglas 
Onslow Stevens
Credits
Written by: Elmer Rice
Plot
A successful lawyer struggles to deal with his wife's snobbery and an old case which threatens his career.
Sinekatalog’s take
William Wyler's drama, with John Barrymore, is brisk and sharp, a fast Depression-era character piece.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (1,712 votes)
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