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. Initial release: September 20, 1940 Director: William Wyler Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Story by: Stuart N. Lake Screenplay: Niven Busch, Stuart N. Lake, Jo Swerling, Lillian Hellman, Oliver La Farge, W. R. Burnett Distributed by: United Artists
