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Based on the Mark Twain story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," Columbia's presentation of "Best Man Wins" is a light and amusing story which should please most audiences. Since it is a story of Missouri in the 1850's, a story of a disrupted family life and the eventual reconciliation, and a picture of racing dogs, jumping frogs and a young boy, it is designed for all members of the family. Produced by Ted Richmond and directed by John Sturges, the picture opens with Edgar Buchanan returning to his home town, broke from years of gambling, to find his wife about to divorce him. From there it is concerned with his attempts to raise money (by gambling) and the clever, if unethical, systems he uses. Finally, he forsakes his gambling vice and as the story comes to an end is about to be reunited with his family. Supporting Buchanan are Anna Lee, as his wife; Robert Shayne, the local judge seeking her hand, and Gary Gray,' the young son.
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