The Sun Shines Bright

1953 NR 1h 42m 6.9

John Ford weaves three "Judge Priest" stories together to form a good-natured exploration of honour and small-town politics in the South around the turn of the century. Judge William Priest is involved variously in revealing the real...

John Ford weaves three "Judge Priest" stories together to form a good-natured exploration of honour and small-town politics in the South around the turn of the century. Judge William Priest is involved variously in revealing the real identity of Lucy Lake, reliving his Civil War memories, preventing the lynching of a youth and contesting the elections with Yankee Horace K. Maydew.

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Info about The Sun Shines Bright

Studio(s): Argosy Pictures, Republic Pictures

Originally Released: May 02, 1953

Production Country: United States

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Western