The Prodigal Judge

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 19, 1922

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Peggy Shanor,Ernest Torrence,Robert Milasch,Jean Paige,Macklyn Arbuckle,George Bancroft,Horace Braham,Mary Curran,Earle Foxe,Charles Eatonand 3 more

Director

Edward José

Writer

John Lynch,Edward José,Vaughn Kester

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0013516