John Russell, Arleen Whelan, and Charles Winninger in The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

1h. 30min. // In his film, John Ford interconnects three tales of “Judge Priest” to create a warm-hearted examination of integrity and local governance in the Southern region during the turn of the 20th century. Judge William Priest is engaged in various activities, such as uncovering the true identity of Lucy Lake, revisiting his recollections of the Civil War, thwarting the lynching of a young person, and competing in the elections against Yankee candidate Horace K. Maydew.

 

Directed by: John Ford

Writing Credits: Laurence Stallings (screenplay), Irvin S. Cobb (short stories “The Sun Shines Bright”, “The Mob from Massac” and “The Lord Provides”)

Starring: Charles Winninger (as Judge William Pittman Priest), Arleen Whelan (as Lucy Lee Lake) and John Russell (as Ashby Corwin)

 

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Awards:

NOMINATED. BAFTA Awards 1954. Best Film from any Source.

NOMINATED. Cannes Film Festival 1953. Grand Prize of the Festival. John Ford.

 

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John Russell, Arleen Whelan, and Charles Winninger in The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

John Russell, Arleen Whelan, and Charles Winninger in The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

 

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