Judge Priest (1934)

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.