The Judge
“Strangest Story in the Annals of Modern Crime! They killed in different ways!”
Synopsis
A study of an amoral and sleazy defense lawyer who suddenly tries to "go straight" when he finds out that his tart wife is cheating on him; as well as the similarities he has in life with one of his clients.
Top Cast
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Milburn Stone
Martin Strang
Katherine DeMille
Lucille Strang
Paul Guilfoyle
William Jackson
Stanley Waxman
Dr. James Anderson
Norman Budd
James Tillton
Jonathan Hale
Judge Allan J. Brooks
John Hamilton
Lt. Edwards
Joseph Forte
District Attorney (as Joe Forte)
Jess Kirkpatrick
Patrolman Patrick Riley (as Jesse Kirkpatrick)
Herb Vigran
Reporter with pipe
Barney Phillips
Reporter
Charles Williams
Reporter
Tom Holland
Photographer
Bob Jellison
Doctor's clerk
Al Rosman
Crippled Victim (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Anson Bond, Samuel Newman, Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- The Judge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Emerald Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Anson Bond, Samuel Newman, Elmer Clifton, Julius Long
Benjamin H. Kline, Ray Foster
Fred Maguire
Anson Bond
Department Leadership Roster
Anson Bond
Screenplay
Samuel Newman
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Anson Bond
Producer
Fred Maguire
Editor
Elmer Clifton
Director
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay
Ray Foster
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Judge
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What is The Judge about?
A study of an amoral and sleazy defense lawyer who suddenly tries to "go straight" when he finds out that his tart wife is cheating on him; as well as the similarities he has in life with one of his clients.
Who directed The Judge?
The Judge was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Judge?
The principal cast of The Judge includes Milburn Stone, Katherine DeMille, Paul Guilfoyle, Stanley Waxman, Norman Budd.
When was The Judge released and how long is it?
The Judge was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.