Cole is accused of stealing a horse and is taken to Judge Bean. He manipulates Bean and escapes the death penalty. But fate keeps bringing them both face-to-face for various reasons.<br />Initial release: September 20, 1940<br />Director: William Wyler<br />Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role<br />Story by: Stuart N. Lake<br />Screenplay: Niven Busch, Stuart N. Lake, Jo Swerling, Lillian Hellman, Oliver La Farge, W. R. Burnett<br />Distributed by: United Artists<br />
