The Judge Steps Out (1948)
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- Approved
- 1h 31min
- Comedy, Drama
- 11 Jun 1949 (USA)
- Movie
A Boston judge bored with his life leaves his family and heads off for adventure. He gets a job as a short-order cook at a roadside diner and soon finds romance with the pretty owner. He also gets involved in helping her adopt an orphan....
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| Alexander Knox | ... |
Judge Thomas Bailey
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| Ann Sothern | ... |
Peggy
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| George Tobias | ... |
Mike
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| Sharyn Moffett | ... |
Nan
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| Florence Bates | ... |
Chita
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| Frieda Inescort | ... |
Evelyn Bailey
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| Myrna Dell | ... |
Mrs. Joan Winthrop
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| Ian Wolfe | ... |
Hector Brown
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| H.B. Warner | ... |
Chief Justice Hayes
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| Martha Hyer | ... |
Catherine Bailey Struthers III
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| James Warren | ... |
John Struthers III
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| Whitford Kane | ... |
Dr. Charles P. Boyd
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Harry Hayden | ... |
Judge Davis
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| Anita Sharp-Bolster | ... |
Martha, the Maid
(as Anita Bolster)
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| Robert Bray | ... |
Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Lillian Bronson | ... |
Harriett (uncredited)
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Ivan Browning | ... |
Dining Car Steward (uncredited)
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
Dining Truck Driver (uncredited)
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Boyd Cabeen | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| George M. Carleton | ... |
Evelyn's Attorney (uncredited)
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| George Chandler | ... |
Train Station Agent (uncredited)
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| Robert Clarke | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Restaurant Waiter (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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| Ellen Corby | ... |
Mother at Party (uncredited)
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Grahame Covert | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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| William B. Davidson | ... |
Colonel Bright (uncredited)
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Boyd Davis | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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| Gail Davis | ... |
Young Mother with Baby Carriage (uncredited)
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Earle S. Dewey | ... |
Judge (uncredited)
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| Phil Dunham | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Jay Eaton | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Ben Erway | ... |
Holmby (uncredited)
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| Paul Everton | ... |
Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
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| Tom Fadden | ... |
Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Carl Faulkner | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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Charles Flynn | ... |
'Swede' Swenson (uncredited)
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| Mary Forbes | ... |
Margaret (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Attorney (uncredited)
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| Mary Gordon | ... |
Annie, the Scrub Woman (uncredited)
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| Billy Gray | ... |
Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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| John Hamilton | ... |
Diner on Train (uncredited)
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| Harry Harvey | ... |
Mr. Parker (uncredited)
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| Paul Harvey | ... |
John Struthers II (uncredited)
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| Russell Hicks | ... |
Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
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| Leza Holland | ... |
Maid (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Diner on Train (uncredited)
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Elmer Jerome | ... |
Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
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Edward Keane | ... |
Judge (uncredited)
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| Tom Keene | ... |
Mrs. Winthrop's Attorney (uncredited)
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| Tom Kennedy | ... |
Jack, the Court Receptionist (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Photographer with Reporter (uncredited)
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Jack Lee | ... |
Jack - State Trooper (uncredited)
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| Ruth Lee | ... |
Welfare Worker (uncredited)
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Carol Leeds | ... |
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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| Carl M. Leviness | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Babe London | ... |
Mother at Party (uncredited)
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| Wilbur Mack | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Norman Mayes | ... |
Red Cap Porter (uncredited)
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George Meader | ... |
Man on Train (uncredited)
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Charles Miller | ... |
Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Peggy Miller | ... |
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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| Sidney Miller | ... |
Newsboy (uncredited)
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Gregory Moffett | ... |
Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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Mary Newton | ... |
Emily (uncredited)
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| Fred Nurney | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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| Broderick O'Farrell | ... |
Dining Car Steward (uncredited)
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| Milton Parsons | ... |
Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
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| Jason Robards Sr. | ... |
Police Officer Maloney (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Mickey Simpson | ... |
Dining Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Ray Toone | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Elena Warren | ... |
Charwoman (uncredited)
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Joan Wells | ... |
Shirley (uncredited)
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| Douglas Wood | ... |
Cabot Royce Winthrop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Boris Ingster | ||
Written by
| Boris Ingster | ... | (screenplay) |
| Boris Ingster | ... | (story) |
| Alexander Knox | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michael Kraike | ... | producer (as Michel Kraike) |
| Sid Rogell | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Leigh Harline | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert De Grasse | ... | director of photography (as Robert de Grasse) |
Editing by
| Les Millbrook | ||
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Feild M. Gray | ... | (as Feild Gray) |
Set Decoration by
| Jack Mills | ||
| Darrell Silvera | ||
Costume Design by
| Edward Stevenson | ||
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bau | ... | makeup artist |
| Ruby Felker | ... | hair stylist (as Ruby Folker) |
| Karl Herlinger | ... | makeup artist (as Karl Herlinger Jr.) |
| Anna Malin | ... | hair stylist |
| Hazel Rogers | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| James E. Casey | ... | production manager (as James Casey) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Harry D'Arcy | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
| Earl A. Wolcott | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Russell A. Cully | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Charles Burke | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| M.S. Burns | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Ollie Sigurdson | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Frank Williams | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mercy Weireter | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Boston judge bored with his life leaves his family and heads off for adventure. He gets a job as a short-order cook at a roadside diner and soon finds romance with the pretty owner. He also gets involved in helping her adopt an orphan. His bliss may be short-lived when he has to choose between staying at the diner or returning home.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | He Handed Down a Decision IN FAVOR OF HIMSELF! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filmed between mid-January and late March 1947, this movie was held back until its Manhattan premiere at the Palace Theatre on June 2, 1949, followed by its wide release on June 11, 1949, by which time four cast members, William B. Davidson, Paul Everton, Elmer Jerome, and Carl Faulkner had already passed away. See more » |