The Sun Shines Bright

(1953)Directed by John Ford102 minComedy, Drama
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.

Charles Winningeras William Pittman Priest
Arleen Whelanas Lucy Lee Lake
John Russellas Ashby Corwin
Stepin Fetchitas Jeff Poindexter
Russell Simpsonas Lewt Lake
Ludwig Stösselas Herman Felsburg
Francis Fordas Feeney
Paul Hurstas Jimmy Bagby
Mitchell Lewisas Andy Redcliffe
Grant Withersas Buck Ramsey
Milburn Stoneas Horace K. Maydew
Dorothy Jordanas Lucy Lee's Mother
Elzie Emanuelas U.S. Grant 'You Ess' Woodford
Henry O'Neillas Joe D. Habersham
Slim Pickensas Sterling
James Kirkwoodas General Fairfield
Ernest Whitmanas Pleasant 'Uncle Plez' Woodford
Trevor Bardetteas Rufe Ramseur
Eve Marchas Mallie Cramp
Hal Bayloras Rufe Ramseur Jr.
Jane Darwellas Aurora Ratchitt
Ken Williamsas Maydew's Henchman
Clarence Museas Uncle Zack
Mae Marshas GAR Woman at the Ball