From Abigail Adams-
Frank Morgan (Wizard of Oz) plays a Supreme Court justice who spends his vacation duck hunting in a backwater town that is run (corruptly) by the mayor, the judge and their cronies.
It’s really corny and sweet, and has a powerful message for everyone at the end.
This film came out in 1943 when we were well into WWII. It’s interesting how the message comes at a time when FDR was packing the SCOTUS with his own judges. Joe Grant must have been a holdover.
Film: “A Stranger in Town” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_n-Z5fiXvo
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036395/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4
Dorothy: Oh please, Professor, why can’t we go with you and see all the Crowned Heads of Europe?
Professor Marvel: Do you know any?
I will check it out when I’m off work. Thanks!
TY will keep in mind and save it somewhere
This kind of corruption could not exist without the complicity of the news media – even then.
A great movie. At 8:20, the character nonchalantly brings his shotgun into court as he’s brought for arraignment.
Some time ago, even criminals were expected to act with decency.
Another really good (1946) film is “Colonel Effingham’s Raid”. You’ll love Charles Coburn in the title role. Another film that depicts small town life, political corruption and how it’s foiled by a small, but determined, group of people. Also stars a host of fine character actors as well as Joan Bennett as the voice of honest journalism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO9Dvels2ps
One of my favorites! In fact I’m going to watch in right now on my tablet (I know all the dialogue). 🙂
He didn’t get murdered like Scalia, did he?
I watched it.
Good short movie 1 hour and six minutes.
Another good movie on YouTube is the original 1953 Invaders from Mars. It scared me as a kid.