In this 1943 MGM comedy-drama, Frank Morgan stars as a vacationing U.S. Supreme Court Justice who discovers rampant corruption in a small town. Traveling incognito, he mentors an honest young lawyer (Richard Carlson) running for mayor against a crooked political machine. Blending humor with patriotic sentiment, the film emphasizes civic duty and legal integrity. It remains a notable "B" movie of the era, praised for Morgan’s understated performance and its "Capra-esque" focus on the power of the individual citizen.
Stars:
Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers
Release: 1943
Duration: 67 minutes
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