The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

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Written by Irvin S. Cobb, Laurence Stallings

Directed by John Ford

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1953

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

John Ford's favourite film features the same character, Judge Priest, that appeared in his eponymous 1934 film. This time the role of the upright small town lawyer Judge William Priest is taken by Charles Winniger, who sticks up for the ordinary people of the town, much to the disgust of the rich mansion owners who still miss the days of the Confederacy. Among the unpopular decisions Priest takes are to help a woman who keeps a house of ill repute, preventing the lynching of an innocent young black man and organising a decent funeral for a prostitute. But his position comes under threat when hotshot Yankee lawyer Horace Maydew stands against him for election. The portrayal of the town's black community is decidedly uncomfortable even for when the film was made, let alone now but otherwise, it is a congenial comedy drama with few surprises when the result of the election is announced.

When is The Sun Shines Bright next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Film4 December 18th, 2:40pm. See more...

Cast

Charles WinningerJudge William Pittman Priest
Arleen WhelanLucy Lee Lake
Johnny RussellAshby Corwin
Stepin FetchitJeff Poindexter
Russell SimpsonDr. Lewt Lake
Ludwig StösselHerman Felsburg
Francis FordFeeney
Paul HurstArmy Sgt. Jimmy Bagby
Mitchell LewisSheriff Andy Redcliffe
Grant WithersBuck Ramsey
Milburn StoneHorace K. Maydew
Dorothy JordanLucy Lee's mother

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