Storyline

Maxwell Webster (Glenn Ford) practices law in Montana, where he lives a staid existence with his wife, Julie (Ruth Roman), and their kids. He eventually opts for a drastic change and moves his family to California to start over. Studying to pass the state's bar exam, Maxwell endures numerous hardships while trying to make ends meet, even becoming involved in questionable schemes. When he gets into trouble for being associated with a bookie, Maxwell has to use his legal skills to defend himself.

Plot Keywords

lawyer, wife, daughter, son, bookie, emotional, spirited, lighthearted, montana, small town, california, city, city vs. country, aspirations, lawyers, trial, family, new life, transformation, quest, 1950s

Short Review

The movie's humor is derived from Leisen's knowing how to keep his people fairly smart in dumb situations, sensitive in slapstick scenes, and just selfish enough when they are being their most virtuous.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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