

The Virginia Judge
“HE LAYS DOWN THE LAW-While you lay in the aisle laughing!”
Synopsis
In a small town in the South, Jim Preston resents his stepfather, Judge Calhoun Davis, in spite of everything the judge has done to be a father him. "Cal" is the most respected man in town, and makes his judgements in court with authority and generosity.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Walter C. Kelly
Judge Calhoun Davis
Marsha Hunt
Mary Lee Calvert
Stepin Fetchit
Spasm Johnson
Johnny Downs
Bob Stuart
Robert Cummings
Jim Preston
Virginia Hammond
Martha Davis
Dudley Dickerson
Varius Trigg
T. Roy Barnes
Advertising Man
John Hyams
Barker
Leila McIntyre
Mrs. Stuart
Charles Middleton
Cyrus Higgins
Davison Clark
Captain Dick Smiley
Arthur Aylesworth
Bailiff
Bonita
Gypsy Fortune Teller
Irving Bacon
Gus Skinner
Bernard Carr
Clerk
Leroy Broomfield
Willie Gaylor
Etta McDaniel
Tiny Millbank
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank R. Adams, Octavus Roy Cohen
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- The Virginia Judge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Frank R. Adams, Octavus Roy Cohen
John Leipold
Richard C. Currier
Henry Herzbrun
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Frank R. Adams
Writer
Henry Herzbrun
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Virginia Judge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virginia Judge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Virginia Judge about?
In a small town in the South, Jim Preston resents his stepfather, Judge Calhoun Davis, in spite of everything the judge has done to be a father him. "Cal" is the most respected man in town, and makes his judgements in court with authority and generosity.
Who directed The Virginia Judge?
The Virginia Judge was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Virginia Judge?
The principal cast of The Virginia Judge includes Walter C. Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Stepin Fetchit, Johnny Downs, Robert Cummings.
When was The Virginia Judge released and how long is it?
The Virginia Judge was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virginia Judge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virginia Judge was composed by John Leipold.



















