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The Sun Shines Bright

NR19531h 42mJohn Ford
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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"JUDGE BILLY PRIEST...the only man who ever called Mallie Crump a Lady"

With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.

ComedyDrama
DancingSmall TownJudgeKentuckyElectionYankee

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What is The Sun Shines Bright (1953) about?

With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.

Who stars in The Sun Shines Bright?

The Sun Shines Bright stars Charles Winninger (William Pittman Priest), Arleen Whelan (Lucy Lee Lake), John Russell (Ashby Corwin), Stepin Fetchit (Jeff Poindexter), Russell Simpson (Lewt Lake). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Sun Shines Bright?

The Sun Shines Bright has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is The Sun Shines Bright worth watching?

The Sun Shines Bright holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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