The Sun Shines Bright
“JUDGE BILLY PRIEST...the only man who ever called Mallie Crump a Lady”
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.
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Top Cast
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Charles Winninger
William Pittman Priest
Arleen Whelan
Lucy Lee Lake
John Russell
Ashby Corwin
Stepin Fetchit
Jeff Poindexter
Russell Simpson
Lewt Lake
Ludwig Stössel
Herman Felsburg
Francis Ford
Feeney
Paul Hurst
Jimmy Bagby
Mitchell Lewis
Andy Redcliffe
Grant Withers
Buck Ramsey
Milburn Stone
Horace K. Maydew
Dorothy Jordan
Lucy Lee's Mother
Elzie Emanuel
U.S. Grant 'You Ess' Woodford
Henry O'Neill
Joe D. Habersham
Slim Pickens
Sterling
James Kirkwood
General Fairfield
Ernest Whitman
Pleasant 'Uncle Plez' Woodford
Trevor Bardette
Rufe Ramseur
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Stallings
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Sun Shines Bright
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Argosy Pictures, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Laurence Stallings, Irvin S. Cobb
Victor Young
Archie Stout
Jack Murray
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Jack Murray
Editor
John Ford
Producer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
John Ford
Director
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sun Shines Bright
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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 preventing the lynching of an African youth.
Who directed The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Sun Shines Bright?
The principal cast of The Sun Shines Bright includes Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell, Stepin Fetchit, Russell Simpson.
When was The Sun Shines Bright released and how long is it?
The Sun Shines Bright was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sun Shines Bright?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sun Shines Bright was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sun Shines Bright?
The Sun Shines Bright holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).