The Young Philadelphians (1959) | |
| Director(s) | Vincent Sherman |
| Producer(s) | |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Courtroom |
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The Young Philadelphians Overview:
The Young Philadelphians (1959) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Vincent Sherman .
Academy Awards 1959 --- Ceremony Number 32 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Robert Vaughn | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Harry Stradling, Sr. | Nominated |
| Best Costume Design | Howard Shoup | Nominated |
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The Young Philadelphians (1959): Paul Newman Takes on Family Skeletons
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsWhat’s most intriguing about The Young Philadelphians is how it manages to be a composite of several standalone genres. It’s a rags-to-riches tale. There’s romance. Stunning courtroom drama. But the sinew holding it together are sudsy soap opera tendencies. Like most any life, our ... Read full article
The Young Philadelphians (1959)
By Beatrice on Nov 14, 2016 From Flickers in TimeThe Young Philadelphians Directed by Vincent Sherman Written by James Gunn from a novel by Richard Powell 1959/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Amazon Instant Peyton Place meets courtroom drama. ?The standout is Robert Vaughn as a man brought low by the expectations of Main Line Philadelphia societ... Read full article
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Joan Dickinson:
At least you have someplace to go.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Haven't you?
Joan Dickinson: Are you kidding? I have no talents. Nothing. I was very well educated to be an idiot. And I was a very good student.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: I just learned the rules of the game.
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: Did you ever see a babe with two heads?
Anthony Judson Lawrence: No. Come on, call her!
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: No.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Come on, Chet.
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: Tony.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Two heads... then we can both talk to her! And she doesn't have to bring a friend!
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Anthony Judson Lawrence: Haven't you?
Joan Dickinson: Are you kidding? I have no talents. Nothing. I was very well educated to be an idiot. And I was a very good student.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: I just learned the rules of the game.
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: Did you ever see a babe with two heads?
Anthony Judson Lawrence: No. Come on, call her!
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: No.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Come on, Chet.
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn: Tony.
Anthony Judson Lawrence: Two heads... then we can both talk to her! And she doesn't have to bring a friend!
read more quotes from The Young Philadelphians...
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In the French post-synchronized version, the actors are dubbed by Jacques Thébault (Paul Newman); Nadine Alari (Barbara Rush); Claire Guibert (Alexis Smith); Raymond Loyer (Brian Keith); Michèle Bardollet (Diane Brewster); Lita Recio (Billie Burke); Jean-Henri Chambois (John Williams); Roger Rudel (Robert Vaughn); William Sabatier (Otto Kruger); René Arrieu (Paul Picerni); Gérard Ferat (Robert Douglasread more facts about The Young Philadelphians...
