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Tell It to the Judge

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
582
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Robert Cummings and Rosalind Russell in Tell It to the Judge (1949)
FarceSlapstickComedyRomance

Attorney Marsha Meredith is nominated for a federal judgeship but her confirmation is in jeopardy due to her scandalous divorce.Attorney Marsha Meredith is nominated for a federal judgeship but her confirmation is in jeopardy due to her scandalous divorce.Attorney Marsha Meredith is nominated for a federal judgeship but her confirmation is in jeopardy due to her scandalous divorce.

  • Director
    • Norman Foster
  • Writers
    • Nat Perrin
    • Roland Kibbee
    • Devery Freeman
  • Stars
    • Rosalind Russell
    • Robert Cummings
    • Gig Young
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    582
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Foster
    • Writers
      • Nat Perrin
      • Roland Kibbee
      • Devery Freeman
    • Stars
      • Rosalind Russell
      • Robert Cummings
      • Gig Young
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast71

    Rosalind Russell
    Rosalind Russell
    • Marsha Meredith
    Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings
    • Peter B. 'Pete' Webb
    Gig Young
    Gig Young
    • Alexander Darvac
    Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald
    • Ginger Simmons
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • Judge MacKenzie Meredith
    Fay Baker
    Fay Baker
    • Valerie Hobson
    Katherine Warren
    Katherine Warren
    • Kitty Lawton
    • (as Katharine Warren)
    Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille
    • George Ellerby
    Clem Bevans
    Clem Bevans
    • Alonzo K. Roogle
    Grandon Rhodes
    Grandon Rhodes
    • Ken Craig
    John Alban
    John Alban
    • Senate Committee Observer
    • (uncredited)
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Spinster
    • (uncredited)
    Polly Bailey
    • Dumpy Woman
    • (uncredited)
    John P. Barrett
    • Croupier
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Cleo, Marsha's Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Anne Beck
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Winston - Kitty's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Norman Foster
    • Writers
      • Nat Perrin
      • Roland Kibbee
      • Devery Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews19

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      "The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 2, 1950 with Rosalind Russell and Robert Cummings reprising their film roles.
    • Goofs
      At the club, the drunk is served a drink without ice while Pete (Bob Cummings) has a drink with ice. The glasses are switched. Just before they all leave, Pete takes a drink and it has ice.
    • Quotes
      • Peter B. 'Pete' Webb: [Pete and Marsha are climbing the spiral staircase in the lighthouse] Watch your heel, honey.
      • Marsha Meredith: You watch out for yourself.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hill Street Blues: Larry of Arabia (1986)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 18, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flitterwochen mit Hindernissen
    • Filming locations
      • Snow Valley, San Bernardino Mountains, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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