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Judge Priest

Judge Priest (1934)6.2 /10

Passed (US) · USA · English · 80 min · Sep 28, 1934 · More  
Directed by:  John Ford

Storyline:  Judge Billy Priest, a proud Confederate veteran, serves as a district judge in 1890s Fairfield, Kentucky, where he upholds justice with a mix of humor, common sense, and humanity. Known for his amiable demeanor, Priest navigates a town steeped in Southern traditions. When Bob Gillis is accused of assaulting a local barber over the honor of Ellie May Gillespie, Priest faces pressure to recuse himself, shifting community perceptions.

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