The Sun Shines Bright (1953) is a remake by John Ford of his 1934 film "Judge Priest," based on three stories by Irvin S. Cobb. The film centers around the benevolent Kentucky judge William Priest, portrayed by Charles Winninger, as he navigates the challenges of his reelection campaign in 1905 Kentucky. His opponent is the stern Yankee prosecutor Horace K. Maydew, played by Milburn Stone. The judge's compassion and commitment to justice might jeopardize his chances of winning the election. Initially, he attempts to convince the esteemed General Fairfield (James Kirkwood) to acknowledge his kinship with Lucy Lee (Arleen Whelan), whose dubious background has made her a target of mockery. Later, he confronts an enraged lynch mob that, with scant evidence, accuses a black man, U.S. Grant Woodford (Elzie Emanuel), of assaulting a young white girl (Allene Roberts). The judge, armed with a gun, disperses the vigilantes, who then vow to seek retribution at the polls. This film, one of Ford's personal favorites, is rich with his signature low comedy and outstanding performances from the cast.
The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
1953 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Credits
Direction John Ford
Cast Charles Winninger · Arleen Whelan · John Russell · Stepin Fetchit · Russell Simpson · Ludwig Stössel · Francis Ford · Paul Hurst · Mitchell Lewis · Grant Withers · Milburn Stone · Dorothy Jordan · Elzie Emanuel · Henry O'Neill · Slim Pickens · James Kirkwood · Ernest Whitman · Trevor Bardette · Eve March · Hal Baylor · Jane Darwell · Ken Williams · Clarence Muse
Soundtrack Victor Young
Screenplay Laurence Stallings · Irvin S. Cobb
Cinematography Archie Stout
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Title The Sun Shines Bright
Original title The Sun Shines Bright
Year 1953
Type Movie
Length 90 min.
Country United States
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