Judge Priest
"Enough laughs to make your head spin!"
Originally released in 1934. Judge Priest is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Ford. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Will Rogers, Tom Brown, and Anita Louise
Synopsis
Judge Priest, a proud Confederate veteran, restores the justice in a small town in the Post-Bellum Kentucky using his common sense and his great sense of humanity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Will Rogers
as Judge William Pitman 'Billy' Priest
Tom Brown
as Jerome Priest
Anita Louise
as Ellie May Gillespie
Henry B. Walthall
as Reverend Ashby Brand
David Landau
as Bob Gillis
Rochelle Hudson
as Virginia Maydew
Roger Imhof
as Billy Gaynor
Frank Melton
as Fleming 'Flem' Talley
Charley Grapewin
as Sergeant Jimmy Bagby
Berton Churchill
as Senator Horace Maydew
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Priest about?
Judge Priest, a proud Confederate veteran, restores the justice in a small town in the Post-Bellum Kentucky using his common sense and his great sense of humanity.
Who directed Judge Priest?
Judge Priest was directed by John Ford.
How long is Judge Priest?
Judge Priest has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Judge Priest released?
Judge Priest was released on September 15, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Judge Priest?
The main cast of Judge Priest includes Will Rogers, Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Henry B. Walthall, David Landau.