Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

The Sun Shines Bright

The Sun Shines Bright

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.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Sun Shines Bright
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1953-05-02
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Rating: 6.44/10 (42 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Argosy Pictures, Republic Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4209
  • Languages: German, English

Cast & Crew

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

as William Pittman Priest

Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

as Lucy Lee Lake

John Russell

John Russell

as Ashby Corwin

Stepin Fetchit

Stepin Fetchit

as Jeff Poindexter

Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

as Lewt Lake

Ludwig Stössel

Ludwig Stössel

as Herman Felsburg

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

as Feeney

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

as Jimmy Bagby

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

as Andy Redcliffe

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

as Buck Ramsey

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer

External Links

Keywords

dancingsmall townjudgekentuckyelectionyankee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sun Shines Bright?

The Sun Shines Bright is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1953-05-02.

Who are the main actors in The Sun Shines Bright?

The main cast includes Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell, Stepin Fetchit, Russell Simpson, .

Where can I watch The Sun Shines Bright online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Sun Shines Bright is available.

Is The Sun Shines Bright based on a true story?

JUDGE BILLY PRIEST...the only man who ever called Mallie Crump a Lady

What is the IMDb rating of The Sun Shines Bright?

The Sun Shines Bright has an IMDb rating of 6.44/10 based on 42 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Sun Shines Bright?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Sun Shines Bright?

The soundtrack was composed by Argosy Pictures, Republic Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Sun Shines Bright filmed?

The Sun Shines Bright was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Sun Shines Bright?

The total runtime of The Sun Shines Bright is 102 minutes.

Is The Sun Shines Bright suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Sun Shines Bright?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Sun Shines Bright.

Does The Sun Shines Bright have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Blind Date

Blind Date

Gremlins

Gremlins

The Magnificent Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons

The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry

Sylvio

Sylvio

Not Here to Be Loved

Not Here to Be Loved

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Little Children

Little Children

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

Oh, What a Night

Oh, What a Night

Dallas Doll

Dallas Doll

Risky Business

Risky Business

Critters

Critters

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Ladies of the Jury

Ladies of the Jury

Red Beard

Red Beard

Our Hospitality

Our Hospitality

American Ultra

American Ultra

The Gift

The Gift