

The Judge
1949-01-31 · 69 min · ★ 5.5
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.
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- Directors
- Elmer Clifton
- Production companies
- Emerald Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Milburn StoneMartin Strang
Katherine DeMilleLucille Strang
Paul GuilfoyleWilliam Jackson
Stanley WaxmanDr. James Anderson
Norman BuddJames Tillton
Jonathan HaleJudge Allan J. Brooks
John HamiltonLt. Edwards
Joseph ForteDistrict Attorney (as Joe Forte)
Herb VigranReporter with pipe
Barney PhillipsReporter
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