The Prodigal Judge
1922, English. Directed by Edward José.
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The story takes place in the pre-Civil War era South. Judge Price has a fondness for liquor which really goes into overdrive after his wife runs away with another man and she takes their boy with her. He then spends his time wandering around the country with his tee-totaling pal, Solomon Mahaffy. Years pass and the judge learns that his wife has died and her lover is trying to get his hands on her son's inheritance.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward JoséDirector
- Jean PaigeBetty Malroy
- Macklyn ArbuckleJudge Slocum Price
- Ernest TorrenceSolomon Mahaffy
- Earle FoxeBruce Carrington
- Arthur Edmund CareweCol. Fentress
- Horace BrahamCharles Norton
- Charles KentGen. Quintard
- Charles EatonHannibal
- Robert MilaschBob Yancy
- George BancroftCavendish
- Peggy ShanorBess Hicks
- Lillian Van ArsdaleMrs. Cavendish
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward José, John Lynch
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The Prodigal Judge runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Prodigal Judge is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prodigal Judge on?
The Prodigal Judge isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1922. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Prodigal Judge?
The Prodigal Judge (1922) was directed by Edward José and stars Jean Paige, Macklyn Arbuckle, Ernest Torrence.