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A Woman Is the Judge is an American 1939 drama film directed by Nick Grinde and starring Frieda Inescort, Otto Kruger, Rochelle Hudson, Mayo Methot, Gordon Oliver, and Arthur Loft. The film tagline is Love bridges the gulf between a judge and an underworld girl. This is an early film exploring such themes as gender equality and female lawyers. The film is based on the play by Alexandre Bisson.
Original Release
10/03/1939
US Release
10/03/1939
Cast
Name | Character |
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Frieda Inescort | Mary Cabot |
Otto Kruger | Steven Graham |
Rochelle Hudson | Justine West |
Mayo Methot | Gertie |
Gordon Oliver | Robert Langley |
Arthur Loft | Tim Ryan |
Walter Fenner | Harper |
John Dilson | Ramsey |
Ben Hewlett | Wolf |
Beryl Mercer | Mrs. Butler |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Frieda Inescort | Mary Cabot |
Otto Kruger | Steven Graham |
Rochelle Hudson | Justine West |
Mayo Methot | Gertie |
Gordon Oliver | Robert Langley |
Arthur Loft | Tim Ryan |
Walter Fenner | Harper |
John Dilson | Ramsey |
Ben Hewlett | Wolf |
Beryl Mercer | Mrs. Butler |
Jimmy Dime | (as James Dime) |
Charles R. Moore | |
George Anderson | Detective |
Eddie Coke | Reporter |
James Craig | Detective |
Beatrice Curtis | Waitress |
Ann Doran | Luella |
Robert Dudley | Prosecutor |
Byron Foulger | Ballistic Expert |
Sherry Hall | Court Clerk |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Irving Briskin | Executive Producer |
Ralph Cohn | Producer |