George Simon (John Barrymore) is a tireless successful lawyer from a poor Jewish background. He wins a murder case for a lascivious female client. He gets a stock tip and makes a big bet. A beloved elderly lady from the old neighbor comes in needing help. His brother is in trouble again. He takes on a case which infuriates his socialite wife Cora since it would damage her friend. He decides to drop the case. A past issue threatens to blow up his career and there is trouble in the marriage.
This is a pre-Code drama adapted from a Broadway play. There is a lot going on. In that way, it feels very modern like a present-day TV law office show with multiple story lines. John Barrymore is doing good work in the manic role. He doesn't ever stop. It's a lot of acting from the master.
This is a pre-Code drama adapted from a Broadway play. There is a lot going on. In that way, it feels very modern like a present-day TV law office show with multiple story lines. John Barrymore is doing good work in the manic role. He doesn't ever stop. It's a lot of acting from the master.