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The title was originally ''What My Next Husband Will Be'' and was annoucned in June 1948 as a vehicle for [[Lucille Ball]].<ref>Looking at Hollywood |
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Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]24 June 1948: B6. </ref> By October the lead had gone to [[Rosalind Russell]].<ref>Looking at Hollywood |
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Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 18 Oct 1948: b11. </ref> In November Buddy Adler was attached to produce.<ref>NEW ARCTIC FILM WILL BE PRODUCED: New York Times 4 Nov 1948: 38. </ref> Filming was to begin in January with [[John Lund]] discussed as co star.<ref>Lund Starring Hinted With Rosalind Russell; 'Agreement' Wins Again |
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Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 20 Dec 1948: B7.</ref> Norman Foster signed to direct in December 1948.<ref>HUGHES OPENS DEAL WITH MOVIE STUDIO: Seeks to Readjust Financing and Distribution Contract With Independent Artists |
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By THOMAS F. BRADYSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]20 Dec 1948: 31. </ref> Then [[Fred MacMurray] agreed to co star.<ref>Unique Zanuck Film Aimed at Star Trio |
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Hopper, Hedda. Los Angeles Times 30 Dec 1948: 10. </ref> |
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The title was changed to ''Tell it to the Judge'' in April 1949 by which time Bob Cummings signed to star.<ref>RKO BUYS 2 STORIES FOR FUTURE MOVIES: New York Times ]15 Apr 1949: 30. </ref> |
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Directed by | Norman Foster |
Written by | Devery Freeman (story) Roland Kibbee (add. dialogue) |
Screenplay by | Nat Perrin Allan Scott |
Produced by | Buddy Adler |
Starring | Rosalind Russell Robert Cummings |
Cinematography | Joseph Walker |
Edited by | Charles Nelson |
Music by | Werner R. Heymann |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Tell It to the Judge is a 1949 American romantic comedy film directed by Norman Foster and starring Rosalind Russell as a divorcee who tries to get back her ex-husband, played by Robert Cummings.[1]
Plot
Appointed to be a federal judge, Marsha Meredith (Rosalind Russell) is questioned by a U.S. Senate committee, specifically about her divorce from lawyer Peter Webb (Robert Cummings).
She returns home to Palm Beach, Florida, where soon Peter shows up to depose showgirl Ginger Simmons (Marie McDonald) for his defense of gangster George Ellerby (Douglass Dumbrille). In a fit of jealousy at spotting her ex-husband with another woman, Marsha picks up Alexander Darvac (Gig Young) in a bar and accompanies him to a gambling spot, which is raided.
Peter helps her escape notoriety. They steal a boat and hide out in a lighthouse, where they rekindle their romance. They remarry, but her grandfather, Judge Meredith (Harry Davenport), persuades them not to publicize that fact until the Senate confirms her appointment.
Ellerby jumps bail. Ginger tries to take Peter to him and they are seen again by Marsha, who is furious. She invents a story to reporters, who have heard rumors about Marsha's new marriage. She claims she wed a man named Roogle (Clem Bevans) who died on their wedding night.
Marsha goes to her friend Kitty's cabin in the mountains to get away from the limelight. Peter, to get even, announces that Roogle is alive and on his way. Marsha ends up asking Darvac to pretend to be Roogle, but has to knock out Darvac when he tries to claim his privileges as her "husband."
In the end, after the confusion is sorted out, Marsha decides that if she has to choose, being married to Peter would make her happier than her career. She comes home and finds Ginger and Darvac knocked out in the closet.
Cast
- Rosalind Russell as Marsha Meredith
- Robert Cummings as Peter B. Webb
- Gig Young as Alexander Darvac
- Marie McDonald as Ginger Simmons
- Harry Davenport as Judge MacKenzie Meredith
- Fay Baker as Valerie Hobson
- Katherine Warren as Kitty Lawton
- Douglass Dumbrille as George Ellerby
- Clem Bevans as Alonzo K. Roogle
- Grandon Rhodes as Ken Craig
- Maggie Hathaway as Maid
Production
The title was originally What My Next Husband Will Be and was annoucned in June 1948 as a vehicle for Lucille Ball.[2] By October the lead had gone to Rosalind Russell.[3] In November Buddy Adler was attached to produce.[4] Filming was to begin in January with John Lund discussed as co star.[5] Norman Foster signed to direct in December 1948.[6] Then [[Fred MacMurray] agreed to co star.[7]
The title was changed to Tell it to the Judge in April 1949 by which time Bob Cummings signed to star.[8]
Norman Foster directed the film which stated 5 April. In May 1949 Charles Vidor was called in to direct re-takes.[9]
References
- ^ TELL IT TO THE JUDGE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 16, Iss. 181, (Jan 1, 1949): 218.
- ^ Looking at Hollywood Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]24 June 1948: B6.
- ^ Looking at Hollywood Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 18 Oct 1948: b11.
- ^ NEW ARCTIC FILM WILL BE PRODUCED: New York Times 4 Nov 1948: 38.
- ^ Lund Starring Hinted With Rosalind Russell; 'Agreement' Wins Again Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 20 Dec 1948: B7.
- ^ HUGHES OPENS DEAL WITH MOVIE STUDIO: Seeks to Readjust Financing and Distribution Contract With Independent Artists By THOMAS F. BRADYSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]20 Dec 1948: 31.
- ^ Unique Zanuck Film Aimed at Star Trio Hopper, Hedda. Los Angeles Times 30 Dec 1948: 10.
- ^ RKO BUYS 2 STORIES FOR FUTURE MOVIES: New York Times ]15 Apr 1949: 30.
- ^ U-I ASKS DAMAGES ON 'CASBAH' FILM New York Times 18 May 1949: 33.
External links
- Tell It to the Judge at IMDb
- Tell It to the Judge at the TCM Movie Database
- Tell It to the Judge at AllMovie
- Tell It to the Judge at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films