A Stranger in Town: A feel-good flick

Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers

U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Josephus (Joe) Grant is on vacation, duck hunting in a small town. On his first day, he's shaken down by the fish-and-game warden, who demands an additional fee beyond the hunting license. Incognito as just another hunter, the Justice lands in court where he's defended by a young lawyer, who is also running for mayor.

It soon becomes apparent, in this 1943 movie on Amazon, that the corrupt warden is just the tip of the iceberg. Every official in this town, from the mayor down, is dishonest. Taking the young lawyer under his wing, while remaining undercover, good-guy Joe shows him how to win his cases, as well as the election.

A political dramedy, reminiscent of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), this flick is about good prevailing over evil, decency triumphing over corruption, with a love story thrown in for good measure.