Tell It to the Judge (1949): Cast & Plot
Tell It to the Judge is a 1949 romantic comedy directed by Norman Foster, starring Harry Davenport as Judge MacKenzie Meredith, Rosalind Russell and Robert Cummings. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tell It to the Judge About?
The premise of Tell It to the Judge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rosalind returns to comedy with a bang. Attorney Marsha Meredith is nominated for a federal judgeship, but a “Good‑Government” group opposes her, saying her divorce makes her unfit. The story shifts among several U.S. locales, featuring a husband trying to win back his wife, a wife trying to make him jealous, and multiple mistaken identities.
Tell It to the Judge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- slapstick comedy
- female attorney
- female lawyer
- female federal judge
- nomination
- judge nomination
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- divorced woman
- divorce
- misunderstanding
- judge
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- lighthouse
- washington d.c.
- mistaken identity
- attorney
- mob hit
- drunk
- sleeping pills
- saint bernard dog
- downhill skiing
- female in non traditional job
- politician
- u.s. senate
- female judge
- husband wife relationship
- cigarette smoking
- winter
- united states of america
- train porter
- taxi
- stranger
- senator
- radio station
- radio show
- radio program
- pullman car
- prediction
- police raid
- palm beach florida
- nomination opposed
- newscaster
- mix up
- maid
- lawyer
- jealousy
- hotel
- hotel lobby
- high society
- gambling house
Tell It to the Judge Cast & Characters
Harry Davenport leads the cast as Judge MacKenzie Meredith, with Rosalind Russell as Marsha Meredith and Robert Cummings as Pete Webb. Directed by Norman Foster; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Foster
- Harry Davenport as Judge MacKenzie Meredith
- Rosalind Russell as Marsha Meredith
- Robert Cummings as Pete Webb
- Marie McDonald as Ginger Simmons
Also Starring in Tell It to the Judge
· 14 more- Douglass Dumbrille George Ellerby
- Gig Young Alexander Darvac
- Clem Bevans Alonzo K. Roogle
- Katherine Warren Kitty Lawton
- Steven Geray Francois, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
- Thurston Hall Sen. Caswell (uncredited)
- Billy Bevan Winston, Kitty's Butler (uncredited)
- Louise Beavers Cleo, Marsha's Maid (uncredited)
- Ben Welden Augie (uncredited)
- Jay Novello Gancellos (uncredited)
- Harlan Warde Joe, Pete's Associate (uncredited)
- Grandon Rhodes Ken Craig
- Fay Baker Valerie Hobson
- Dooley Wilson Pullman Porter (uncredited)
More from Norman Foster
More films directed by Norman Foster: The Deathhead Virgin, The Green Hornet, Brighty of the Grand Canyon and Indian Paint.
Tell It to the Judge Plot Summary
What happens in Tell It to the Judge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Appointed to be a federal judge, Marsha Meredith, Rosalind Russell, is questioned by a U.S. Senate committee about her divorce from lawyer Peter Webb, Robert Cummings. The inquiry probes whether personal history should cast a shadow over a public career, and the tense exchange follows her back to Palm Beach, Florida.
Full summary
The whole story of Tell It to the Judge, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tell It to the Judge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prestigious position is Marsha Meredith appointed to at the start of the film?
Tell It to the Judge Also Known As
Also known as “Flitterwochen mit Hindernissen”.
- Also known as
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- Flitterwochen mit Hindernissen
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Tell It to the Judge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tell It to the Judge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tell It to the Judge?
Tell It to the Judge runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Tell It to the Judge released?
Tell It to the Judge was released on November 18, 1949.
Who directed Tell It to the Judge?
Tell It to the Judge was directed by Norman Foster.
More films by Norman Foster Who is in the cast of Tell It to the Judge?
Tell It to the Judge stars Harry Davenport as Judge MacKenzie Meredith, Rosalind Russell as Marsha Meredith and Robert Cummings as Pete Webb, among 18 credited actors.
Does Tell It to the Judge have a post-credit scene?
No. Tell It to the Judge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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