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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
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    Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
    James Stewart and Jane Wyman in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
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    James Stewart, Wallace Ford, and Ned Sparks in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
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    James Stewart and Ned Sparks in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
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    James Stewart and Jane Wyman in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
    James Stewart and Ned Sparks in Lumottu kaupunki (1947)
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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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    7/10
    A charming little movie
    Certainly not one of the great comedies, but charming and rather whimsical in its own way. In this day and age of raucous and crude humour (if you can call it that), a movie like "Magic Town" will probably seem hopelessly old-fashioned and dated, but for those who prefer a quieter and more gentle humour, "Magic Town" will fill the bill very nicely. Very Frank Capra-like (not surprisingly since screenwriter Robert Riskin collaborated with Capra numerous times), "Magic Town" reminds us of a by-gone era, a time when living in a small town meant knowing your neighbours, pride in your community, and the moral values of common decency and humility were still part of everyday life. James Stewart as the pollster who discovers a town full of people whose opinions exactly mirror the national thinking gives his customary good performance, as does Jane Wyman as the newspaper publisher who wants to see change in the town. Many well-known character actors (Kent Smith, Wallace Ford, Ann Shoemaker and particularly Ned Sparks) provide capable support. A slight offering, perhaps, but quite worthwhile.
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    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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