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The Judge Steps Out

  • 19481948
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 31m
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6.8/10
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Alexander Knox and Ann Sothern in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
ComedyDrama
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 als... Read allA 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 t... Read allA 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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
344
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  • Director
    • Boris Ingster
  • Writers
    • Boris Ingster(screenplay)
    • Alexander Knox(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexander Knox
    • Ann Sothern
    • George Tobias
  • Director
    • Boris Ingster
  • Writers
    • Boris Ingster(screenplay)
    • Alexander Knox(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexander Knox
    • Ann Sothern
    • George Tobias
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    • 12User reviews
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    Alexander Knox and Ann Sothern in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
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    Alexander Knox in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
    Alexander Knox, Ann Sothern, and George Tobias in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
    Alexander Knox and Ann Sothern in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
    Alexander Knox and Ann Sothern in The Judge Steps Out (1948)
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    Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox
    • Judge Thomas Bailey
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Peggy
    George Tobias
    George Tobias
    • Mike
    Sharyn Moffett
    Sharyn Moffett
    • Nan
    Florence Bates
    Florence Bates
    • Chita
    Frieda Inescort
    Frieda Inescort
    • Evelyn Bailey
    Myrna Dell
    Myrna Dell
    • Mrs. Joan Winthrop
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Hector Brown
    H.B. Warner
    H.B. Warner
    • Chief Justice Hayes
    Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer
    • Catherine Bailey Struthers III
    James Warren
    James Warren
    • John Struthers III
    Whitford Kane
    Whitford Kane
    • Dr. Charles P. Boyd
    Harry Hayden
    • Judge Davis
    Anita Sharp-Bolster
    Anita Sharp-Bolster
    • Martha, the Maid
    • (as Anita Bolster)
    Robert Bray
    Robert Bray
    • Truck Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Lillian Bronson
    Lillian Bronson
    • Harriett
    • (uncredited)
    Ivan Browning
    • Dining Car Steward
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Dining Truck Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Boris Ingster
    • Writers
      • Boris Ingster(screenplay) (story)
      • Alexander Knox(screenplay)
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    • 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.

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    10/10
    One To See!
    After watching this film, you wonder why the superb Canadian character actor Alexander Knox did not get many better roles after his Best Actor Oscar nomination for the classic "Wilson" in 1945. This role, as a Boston probate judge who "drops out," Knox co-wrote for himself. Ann Sothern is her usual cute, lovable self and the cast of character actors in this one reads like a who's who of Hollywood 1940's character actors. Fine family fair and bring a handkerchief. You won't be disappointed!!
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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Indian Summer
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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