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Storm Center (1956)

85 min  -  Drama  -   31 July 1956 (USA)
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A small-town librarian is branded as a Communist by local politicians when she refuses to withdraw a controversial book from the library's shelves.

Director:

Daniel Taradash
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Cast

Cast overview:
Bette Davis ...
Alicia Hull
Brian Keith ...
Paul Duncan
Kim Hunter ...
Martha Lockridge
Paul Kelly Paul Kelly ...
Judge Robert Ellerbe
Joe Mantell Joe Mantell ...
George Slater
Kevin Coughlin Kevin Coughlin ...
Freddie Slater
Sally Brophy Sally Brophy ...
Laura Slater (as Sallie Brophie)
Howard Wierum Howard Wierum ...
Mayor Levering
Curtis Cooksey Curtis Cooksey ...
Stacey Martin
Michael Raffetto Michael Raffetto ...
Edgar Greenbaum
Joseph Kearns Joseph Kearns ...
Mr. Morrisey
Edward Platt ...
Rev. Wilson
Kathryn Grant ...
Hazel Levering
Howard Wendell Howard Wendell ...
Sen. Bascomb
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A small-town librarian is branded as a Communist by local politicians when she refuses to withdraw a controversial book from the library's shelves. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Librarian | Library

Taglines:

Who really set the town aflame?...

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Storm Centre See more »

Filming Locations:

Santa Rosa, California, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Mary Pickford was originally slated to make her comeback with this film but later dropped out of the project. See more »

Soundtracks

"Hymn to Our Library"
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Elick Moll
Music by Morris Stoloff See more »