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A Pair of Briefs

A Pair of Briefs

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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

1h 30m

6.3(4 votes)

Comedy

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?

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10 featured cast members

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Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Tony Stevens

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Frances Pilbright

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

Gladys Rose Hanley

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Justice Haddon

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Sidney Pudney

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Sir John Pilbright

Liz Fraser

Liz Fraser

Pearl Hoskins

Charles Heslop

Charles Heslop

Peebles

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

George Lockwood

John Standing

John Standing

Hubert Shannon

Creative team

Directed by: Ralph Thomas
Written by: Nicholas Phipps
Produced by: Betty E. Box

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