In the small town of Peaceful Valley, a rumor spreads that Mary Shoemaker, the community handy-woman, stole $50 from Widow Smithers. As tensions rise, Judge Abner Weaver, Mary's defender, faces a slander suit from August Houston, the local banker, who wants to discredit Mary to protect his daughter Hettie's reputation. As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear that all witnesses are testifying against Judge Weaver due to Houston's financial leverage over them. Tom, a young lawyer, must decide between his loyalty to Judge Weaver and his love for Hettie. Meanwhile, a group of townspeople plan to take matters into their own hands and set fire to Mary's house, unaware that she is inside.
Arkansas Judge
A respected handy-woman's reputation is put to the test when she's falsely accused of theft in the seemingly idyllic town of Peaceful Valley, leading to a tangled web of gossip and suspicion.
