Diane Brewster as Kate Judson Lawrence Billie Burke as Mrs. J. Arthur Allen, Owner Allen Oil Co. John Williams as Gilbert Dickinson Robert Vaughn as Chester A. "Chet" Gwynn Otto Kruger as John Marshall Wharton, Partner at the law firm of Wharton Biddle Clayton Paul Picerni as Louis Donetti Robert Douglas as Morton Stearnes Frank Conroy as Dr. Shippen Stearnes Adam West as William Lawrence III Anthony Eisley as Carter Henry Richard Deacon as George Archibald Release The film had its premiere at the Stanley Theatre in Philadelphia on May 19, 1959. Reception In its opening week, it finished second at the US box office, behind Some Like It Hot. Accolades The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: 2008: AFI's 10 Top 10: Nominated Courtroom Drama Film Robert Vaughn was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. See also List of American films of 1959 References External links 1959 films 1950s English-language films 1959 drama films American drama films Films about lawyers Films scored by Ernest Gold Films based on American novels Films directed by Vincent Sherman Films set in Philadelphia 1950s American films