The Sun Shines Bright
"JUDGE BILLY PRIEST...the only man who ever called Mallie Crump a Lady"
Originally released in 1953. The Sun Shines Bright is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, and John Russell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Winninger
as William Pittman Priest
Arleen Whelan
as Lucy Lee Lake
John Russell
as Ashby Corwin
Stepin Fetchit
as Jeff Poindexter
Russell Simpson
as Lewt Lake
Ludwig Stössel
as Herman Felsburg
Francis Ford
as Feeney
Paul Hurst
as Jimmy Bagby
Mitchell Lewis
as Andy Redcliffe
Grant Withers
as Buck Ramsey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sun Shines Bright 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...
Who directed The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Sun Shines Bright released?
The Sun Shines Bright was released on May 2, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sun Shines Bright?
The main cast of The Sun Shines Bright includes Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell, Stepin Fetchit, Russell Simpson.