The Prodigal Judge
“A Mighty Emotional Photoplay, Heart-Stirring and Thrillingly Dramatic!”
Synopsis
The story takes place in the pre-Civil War era South. Judge Price has a fondness for liquor which really goes into overdrive after his wife runs away with another man and she takes their boy with her. He then spends his time wandering around the country with his tee-totaling pal, Solomon Mahaffy. Years pass and the judge learns that his wife has died and her lover is trying to get his hands on her son's inheritance.
Top Cast
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Jean Paige
Betty Malroy
Macklyn Arbuckle
Judge Slocum Price
Ernest Torrence
Solomon Mahaffy
Earle Foxe
Bruce Carrington
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Col. Fentress
Horace Braham
Charles Norton
Charles Kent
Gen. Quintard
Charles Eaton
Hannibal
Robert Milasch
Bob Yancy
George Bancroft
Cavendish
Peggy Shanor
Bess Hicks
Lillian Van Arsdale
Mrs. Cavendish
Mary Curran
Mrs. Hicks
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward José
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lynch, Vaughn Kester, Edward José
- Original Title
- The Prodigal Judge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward José
John Lynch, Vaughn Kester, Edward José
Department Leadership Roster
John Lynch
Writer
Edward José
Director
Edward José
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigal Judge
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What is The Prodigal Judge about?
The story takes place in the pre-Civil War era South. Judge Price has a fondness for liquor which really goes into overdrive after his wife runs away with another man and she takes their boy with her. He then spends his time wandering around the country with his tee-totaling pal, Solomon Mahaffy. Years pass and the judge learns that his wife has died and her lover is trying to get his hands on her son's inheritance.
Who directed The Prodigal Judge?
The Prodigal Judge was directed by Edward José.
Who stars in The Prodigal Judge?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Judge includes Jean Paige, Macklyn Arbuckle, Ernest Torrence, Earle Foxe, Arthur Edmund Carewe.
When was The Prodigal Judge released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Judge was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Prodigal Judge based on a book or true story?
The Prodigal Judge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vaughn Kester".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigal Judge?
The Prodigal Judge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).