• 1953
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
The Sun Shines Bright

Summary William Pittman Priest has to use all his wiles to retain his position as judge in his Kentucky hometown, while continuing to be a voice for the town's underclass and for democratic values. View more details

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m

The Sun Shines Bright

Directed : John Ford

Written : Laurence Stallings Irvin S. Cobb

Stars : John Russell Charles Winninger Arleen Whelan Stepin Fetchit

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Western

Release date : May 1, 1953

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English German

Filming locations : Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Argosy Pictures

Summary William Pittman Priest has to use all his wiles to retain his position as judge in his Kentucky hometown, while continuing to be a voice for the town's underclass and for democratic values. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Western

Release date : May 1, 1953

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English German

Filming locations : Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Argosy Pictures

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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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