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Home Town Story (1951)

APPROVED 61 min  -  Drama  -   18 May 1951 (USA)
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Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature... See full summary »

Director:

Arthur Pierson
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jeffrey Lynn Jeffrey Lynn ...
Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp Donald Crisp ...
John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds Marjorie Reynolds ...
Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr. Alan Hale Jr. ...
Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe ...
Iris Martin
Barbara Brown Barbara Brown ...
Mrs. Washburn
Melinda Plowman Melinda Plowman ...
Katie Washburn
Renny McEvoy Renny McEvoy ...
Leo, the Taxi Driver
Glenn Tryon Glenn Tryon ...
Ken Kenlock
Byron Foulger Byron Foulger ...
Berny Miles
Griff Barnett Griff Barnett ...
Uncle Cliff Washburn
Virginia Campbell Virginia Campbell ...
Phoebe Hartman
Harry Harvey Harry Harvey ...
Andy Butterworth
Nelson Leigh ...
Dr. Johnson
Speck Noblitt Speck Noblitt ...
Motorcycle Officer
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Storyline

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. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Newspaper | Senator | Beautiful Woman

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Historia de una ciudad See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Marilyn Monroe was often expected to provide her own wardrobe. The sweater with the grey body and black sleeves that she wears worn previously in The Fireball and in the final scene in All About Eve. See more »

Quotes

Iris Martin: I always treat men with respect so they do the same to me.
Slim Haskins: Let me know when that works!
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