Movie Description
Home Town Story
(1951)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Arthur Pierson
- Producer : Arthur Pierson
- Writer : Arthur Pierson
- Editor : William F. Claxton
- Cast : Jeffrey Lynn,Donald Crisp,Marjorie Reynolds,Alan Hale Jr.,Marilyn Monroe,Barbara Brown,Melinda Casey,Renny McEvoy,Glenn Tryon,Byron Foulger,Griff Barnett,Virginia Campbell,Harry Harvey,Nelson Leigh,Speck Noblitt,Dorothy Adams,Bess Flowers,Robert Foulk,Hugh Beaumont,Tom Keene,Matt McHugh,Ray Teal
Cast
Blake Washburn
John MacFarland
Janice Hunt
Slim Haskins
Iris Martin
Mrs. Washburn
Katie Washburn
Leo, the Taxi Driver
Ken Kenlock
Berny Miles
Uncle Cliff Washburn
Phoebe Hartman
Andy Butterworth
Dr. Johnson
Motorcycle Officer
Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
Patron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)
Electrical Worker (uncredited)
Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
Abbott (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Complaining Electrical Worker (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleHome Town Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1951-05-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 01m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
