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Joe Smith, American (1942)

APPROVED 63 min  -  Drama  -   February 1942 (USA)
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Joe Smith is an average American citizen, working in an aircraft factory. He has access to the plans... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Thorpe

Writers:

Paul Gallico (story), Allen Rivkin (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Young, Marsha Hunt and Harvey Stephens
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Young ...
Joe Smith
Marsha Hunt ...
Mary Smith
Harvey Stephens Harvey Stephens ...
Freddie Dunhill
Darryl Hickman ...
Johnny Smith
Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale ...
Blake McKettrick
Noel Madison Noel Madison ...
Schricker
Don Costello Don Costello ...
Mead
Joseph Anthony Joseph Anthony ...
Conway
William Forrest William Forrest ...
Gus
Russell Hicks Russell Hicks ...
Mr. Edgerton
Mark Daniels Mark Daniels ...
Pete
William Tannen William Tannen ...
Eddie
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Storyline

Joe Smith is an average American citizen, working in an aircraft factory. He has access to the plans for a new bomb-sight and is kidnapped by enemy agents who unsuccessfully torture him to get him to betray his country. He escapes and leads the FBI to his captors. Written by Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>  

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Torture | Escape | Father Son Relationship | Nathan Hale | Airplane Manufacturer  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Highway to Freedom See more »

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The movie was one of ten selected by the East and West Association to be sent to asian countries as "most representative" of American life. See more »

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Soundtracks

"America, My Country Tis of Thee"
(1832)
Music by Lowell Mason, based on the melody from "God Save the Queen" by Henry Carey (1744)
Lyrics by Samuel Francis Smith (1832)
In the score during the opening credits
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