A Pair of Briefs
A look at humor on the lighter side of the law---when a lady lawyer made a BRIEF appearance and--won HER case with LAUGHTER!
Genres
Overview
She's new in chambers, and he's a troublemaker. But what 'is' the true status of the old lady's wartime marriage, and can the two young legal minds find the answer?
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1962-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.7
Michael Craig
Tony Stevens
Mary Peach
Frances Pilbright
Brenda De Banzie
Gladys Rose Hanley
James Robertson Justice
Justice Haddon
Ron Moody
Sidney Pudney
Roland Culver
Sir John Pilbright
Liz Fraser
Pearl Hoskins
Charles Heslop
Peebles
Jameson Clark
George Lockwood
John Standing
Hubert Shannon
Joan Sims
Beryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)
Graham Stark
Police Witness
Barbara Ferris
Gloria
Bill Kerr
Victor
Nicholas Phipps
Peter Sutcliffe
Terry Scott
Policeman At Law Courts
Amanda Barrie
Exotic Dancer with Snake
Judy Carne
Exotic Dancer in Maid's Costume
Bill Kerr
Victor - Club Owner
Barbara Ferris
Gloria Lockwood
Myrtle Reed
Barmaid
Terry Scott
Policeman at Law Courts
Ronnie Stevens
Hotel Under-Manager
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