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Lumottu kaupunki

Original title: Magic Town
  • 19471947
  • SS
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.6K
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James Stewart and Jane Wyman in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
ComedyRomance
An opinion pollster finds a town which is a perfect mirror of U.S. opinions.An opinion pollster finds a town which is a perfect mirror of U.S. opinions.An opinion pollster finds a town which is a perfect mirror of U.S. opinions.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William A. Wellman
  • Writers
    • Robert Riskin(story)
    • Joseph Krumgold(story)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Jane Wyman
    • Kent Smith
  • Director
    • William A. Wellman
  • Writers
    • Robert Riskin(story)
    • Joseph Krumgold(story)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Jane Wyman
    • Kent Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Rip Smith
    Jane Wyman
    Jane Wyman
    • Mary Peterman
    Kent Smith
    Kent Smith
    • Professor Frederick Hoopendecker
    Ned Sparks
    Ned Sparks
    • Ike
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Lou Dicketts
    Regis Toomey
    Regis Toomey
    • Ed Weaver
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Mrs. Weaver
    Donald Meek
    Donald Meek
    • Mr. Twiddle
    E.J. Ballantine
    E.J. Ballantine
    • Moody
    Ann Shoemaker
    Ann Shoemaker
    • Ma Peterman
    Mickey Kuhn
    Mickey Kuhn
    • Hank Nickleby
    Howard Freeman
    Howard Freeman
    • Nickleby
    Harry Holman
    Harry Holman
    • Mayor
    Mary Currier
    Mary Currier
    • Mrs. Frisby
    Mickey Roth
    • Bob Peterman
    Frank Fenton
    Frank Fenton
    • Birch
    George Irving
    George Irving
    • Senator Wilton
    Selmer Jackson
    Selmer Jackson
    • Stringer
    • Director
      • William A. Wellman
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin(story)
      • Joseph Krumgold(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Loretta Young was originally cast as Mary but was forced to leave the production because of ill health before shooting began.
    • Quotes

      Mary Peterman: The air becomes charged with electricity around desperate men.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a colorized version.
    • Soundtracks
      Magic Town
      Mel Tormé (as Mel Torme) Robert Wells (as Bob Wells)

      Used instrumentally

    User reviews27

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Magic Town - It's A Wonderful Film!
    I will comment on this film in general terms and try to avoid spoilers...

    I have read through a lot of other people's comments and I think many of them missed the point of Magic Town. Yes, it's old-fashioned and a little corny, and yes it's not as good as It's A Wonderful Life, but in my opinion, IAWL is one of the most emotionally-stirring and profound films ever made. I have seen IAWL many times, but have never made it through the final scene without tears!

    In very simplistic terms IAWL is about the positive effects one person can have on society, without even realizing it, while Magic Town is more about the negative effects one can have on the masses.

    Someone previously commented "Not a bad person in the whole town".

    The plot does not focus on purely "bad" people because that would detract from the point of the narrative. In this film, James Stewart is essentially the bad guy! He's selfish, greedy, manipulative and dishonest, and it is his actions, with a little bit of help from Jane Wyman, that cause a chain of events that virtually destroy the fabric of the town. When this happens, these "good" people become pessimistic, lazy and selfish.

    However, I do agree with some of the other comments, including the one that says "People had to learn the perfect society has to be practiced individually, intentionally and daily for it to become a reality." That is at the core of this film, and it is illustrated beautifully.

    I won't spoil it for people who haven't seen the film, but I think the way that the main characters turn this situation around is truly brilliant!

    Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that, on its own merits, Magic Town is a truly wonderful film. If you are a fan of IAWL, James Stewart or Jane Wyman - or just a fan of a good stories with depth, darkness, humor, personality and emotion - I recommend it highly.

    I give it 8/10. (IAWL gets a 9/10.)
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    • Mar 18, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1951 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magic Town
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Robert Riskin Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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