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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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
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