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Home Town Story (1951)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... See full summary » Director:Arthur PiersonWriter:Arthur Pierson |
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Cast
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Jeffrey Lynn | ... |
Blake Washburn
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John MacFarland
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Marjorie Reynolds | ... |
Janice Hunt
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Slim Haskins
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Iris Martin
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Barbara Brown | ... |
Mrs. Washburn
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Melinda Plowman | ... |
Katie Washburn
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Renny McEvoy | ... |
Leo, the Taxi Driver
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Glenn Tryon | ... |
Ken Kenlock
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Byron Foulger | ... |
Berny Miles
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Griff Barnett | ... |
Uncle Cliff Washburn
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Virginia Campbell | ... |
Phoebe Hartman
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Harry Harvey | ... |
Andy Butterworth
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Dr. Johnson
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Speck Noblitt | ... |
Motorcycle Officer
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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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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
18 May 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Slim Haskins: Let me know when that works!
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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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"Jeffrey Lynn plays an ex-politician who blames big business for his failure to get re-elected. To expose big business as an evil monster he joins his uncle's newspaper. When his little sister is caught in a cave-in, the town's largest company comes to her aid and he must now reconsider" his opposition to corporate America. Mr. Lynn (as Blake Washburn) and Marjorie Reynolds (as Janice Hunt) would have been better off playing the parents of the girl - what the heck were they doing before his five years in the Army and two in the State Capitol?
Best friendly Alan Hale Jr. (as Slim Haskins) and sagely Donald Crisp (as John MacFarland) serve very workmanlike supporting parts. Mr. Crisp gets to end a speech with director/writer Arthur Pierson's obtuse observation, "When this country was first discovered, there was nothing here." Marilyn Monroe (as Iris Martin) has a relatively small, but pointed, secretarial role. It probably goes without saying that Ms. Monroe's occasional appearances, in close-fitting attire, are the film's highlights.
** Home Town Story (5/18/51) Arthur Pierson ~ Jeffrey Lynn, Alan Hale Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Marjorie Reynolds