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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes50
DirectorJohn Ford
WritersIrvin S. Cobb, Laurence Stallings
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sun Shines Bright
About The Sun Shines Bright
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.
Directed by John Ford, The Sun Shines Bright leans on a strong ensemble — Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1953.
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