Small-town Judge William "Billy" Priest (Rogers) in the old south stirs up the place with stinging humor and common-sense observances as he tangles with prejudices and civil injustices. Also, Judge Priest tries to play matchmaker between orphan Ellie May Gillespie (Louise) and his lawyer nephew Jerome Priest (Brown). Funny, warm slice of American 19th century life. One of three collaborations between Will Rogers and John Ford.