In this timeless comedy-drama, a young New York City lawyer (James Stewart) sets his sight on becoming partner, until his new wife (Carole Lombard) puts the promotion in jeopardy. In turn, the demands of his ruthless boss, Judge Doolittle (Charles Coburn) is threatening to unravel the couple's once-happy marriage. Before that can happen, a dire family emergency will end up uniting family, firm, and the entire City of New York behind them!