Robert McWade who plays the judge repeated his role when the film was remade as We're on the Jury (1937).
The original play of the same title opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 21 October 1929 at the Erlanger's Theatre (St. James since 1932), 246 W. 44th St., and ran for 88 performances until January, 1930.
Just like 12 angry men made more than 30 years later, it also disclose prejudice of one of the member of the jury. Edna May Oliver's role is more or less like Henry Fonda's, only in a funny way.
The judge called attention of Mrs Crane 13 times and when they were alone he said "Don't bother me".