One of my all-time favorite movies. John Barrymore the ultimate WASP gives a stunning performance as the assimilated wealthy Jewish successful lawyer. He finds himself on a higher level than that of the scum he believed it was worth aspiring to. An unfaithful arrogant wife, spoiled rotten step-children are forgettable personages here. Look for the genuine types: Gold-Hearted Momma Simon who "has plenty time!", the Irish ward heeler who has a lovable spot for Momma Simon, the former crook who saves the day for Mr. Simon, Momma Becker whose son "got such a "klopp"; on the head!" and the son who is the street corner revolutionary (in other words the Mr. Simon who did not succeed). The unforgettable scenes: The discovery of his wife's worthlessness and the "encounter" with Peter J. Malone whose illegitmate son makes Mr. Simon legitimate. Am I telling too much? You'll never get enough of this movie - Foist Kless - voit' a milyun dollehs!
Review of Counsellor at Law
