A Pair of Briefs

A junior barrister who resents routine briefs and craves high-stakes work. He schemes to switch sides on a pivotal case, weaving cunning into courtroom strategy. His pursuit of power and prestige intersects with a surprising romantic turn.

A newly arrived junior barrister and the niece of Sir John Pilbright. She fiercely represents her client in a conjugal rights dispute rooted in wartime memory loss and divorce. Her competence and determination set the stage for an unexpected romance with Tony Stevens.

A senior barrister who mentors Frances and drives the courtroom strategy with wit and authority. He balances tradition with the evolving dynamics of post-war law and society.

The presiding judge whose admonitions punctuate the lawyers’ antics. His authority foregrounds the tension between theatrical courtroom performance and legitimate judgment.

Owner of a house of ill-repute that employs exotic dancers. She provides the seedy, lively counterpoint to the formal courtroom world and embodies the era’s nightlife energy.

One of Gale Tornado’s performers, adding color and risqué humor to the film’s atmosphere and events.

Another performer who contributes to the film’s lively social milieu and comic set-pieces.

The man Frances claims is her husband but who denies the marriage, presenting the opposing side’s testimony and driving the case’s twists.

Stevens’s roommate who assists with passing briefs and adds to the farce with his timing and schemes.

A supporting character who enriches the social tapestry of the story and helps frame the era’s atmosphere.