Film
Home Town Story
1951 · 1h 1m · Comedy · Drama · Romance
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Overview
Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
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Cast
Jeffrey Lynn
Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp
John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds
Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.
Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe
Iris Martin
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Washburn
Melinda Casey
Katie Washburn
Renny McEvoy
Taxi Driver
Glenn Tryon
Kenlock
Byron Foulger
Berny Miles
Griff Barnett
Uncle Cliff
Virginia Campbell
Phoebe
Harry Harvey
Andy Butterworth
Nelson Leigh
Dr. Johnson
Speck Noblitt
Motorcycle Officer
Dorothy Adams
Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
Crew
- Arthur PiersonDirector · Writer · Producer
- Lucien N. AndriotDirector of Photography
- Louis ForbesOriginal Music Composer
- William F. ClaxtonEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 18, 1951
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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