2/3 of this movie is very good. Nothing profound but enjoyable in much the same way as the also-Newman starring "From The Terrace". Especially enjoyable is the always enjoyable Billie Burke (if you haven't seen it, catch the marvelous "The Young In Heart"). Then...it devolves into a pedestrian court room drama. The ending is never in doubt and just getting there is a slow slog. This is no slight on Richard Deacon, who does well with his role as a fussy butler. There just isn't enough interest in what happens. The key plot point on whether Newman will do something to endanger his career is just diluted to the point of indifference. The movie simply needed a better ending. Otherwise, there's nothing offensive here and nothing to tax the brain. Amongst the cast, John Williams stands out in my eyes. Robert Vaughn got the Oscar nomination for one chew-the-scenery scene that left me unmoved. So, I'd skip this one and stick with "Terrace"
Review of The Young Philadelphians
