In a small town in the South, Jim Preston resents his stepfather, Judge Calhoun Davis, in spite of everything the judge has done to be a father him. "Cal" is the most respected man in town, and makes his judgements in court with authority and generosity.
Is this thing worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s Southern dramas that move at the speed of a porch swing. If you need pacing, excitement, or anything that feels modern, stay away. People who love historical oddities will find bits to chew on, but the average viewer might get pretty bored ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Edward Sedgwick
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"Is this thing worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s Southern dramas that move at the speed of a porch swing. If you need pacing, excitement, or anything that feels modern, stay away. People who love historical oddities will find bits to chew on, but the average viewer might get pretty bored by the second act. It’s really all about the Judge. He’s the guy who fixes everything, except his own family dynamic. Watching him dispense wisdom in court is fine, but the real m..."
Inés López, John B. Hymer, Jane Storm, Walter C. Kelly, Henry Johnson, Octavus Roy Cohen, Herbert Fields, Frank R. Adams, William M. Conselman
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