*The Majesty Of Professor Kingsfield

John Houseman's iconic law professor and the lessons he has to teach us today

Last night I watched the 1973 film “The Paper Chase,” which is about the first year of Harvard Law School, as told through the experience of student James Hart. The movies is famous for introducing the solemn, imperious Professor Charles Kingsfield, who teaches contract law. John Houseman (above; he won a Supporting Actor Oscar for this role) portrayed …