Tell It to the Judge (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Tell It to the Judge is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Foster, running about 87 minutes. “Rosalind returns to comedy...with a BANG!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marsha Meredith, an attorney-at-law, is nominated for a federal judgeship, but her nomination is opposed by a 'Good-Government' group that thinks her divorce makes her unfit for the job. This evolves into situations, happening in Florida, New England, Washington D.C., and the Adirondacks, such as the misunderstood husband trying to win back his wife, and the misunderstood wife trying to make her husband jealous, and one case of mistaken identity after another, after another.
Who’s in it. Tell It to the Judge stars Rosalind Russell as Marsha Meredith, Robert Cummings as Pete Webb, Gig Young as Alexander Darvac and Marie McDonald as Ginger Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tell It to the Judge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tell It to the Judge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tell It to the Judge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tell It to the Judge (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tell It to the Judge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tell It to the Judge worth watching?
- Tell It to the Judge holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tell It to the Judge?
- Tell It to the Judge stars Rosalind Russell, Robert Cummings, Gig Young, Marie McDonald and Harry Davenport.
- When was Tell It to the Judge released?
- Tell It to the Judge was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.