The Sun Shines Bright

1953, Movie, NR, 90 mins

The Sun Shines Bright: Review

Even the skilled handling of John Ford could do little to overcome the shortcomings in this story about a well-meaning southern judge, Winninger, whose honest attitudes and simple ways prove more powerful than the prejudice he is up against. Shortly before election time Winninger aids in causes which could prove dangerous in the vote count against the Yankee carpetbagger who is after Winninger's post. He defends an innocent black youth against a lynch mob that accuses the bo... read more leave a comment