A Pair of Briefs

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!

1962 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

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?

Directed by Ralph Thomas · Written by Nicholas Phipps

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