Movie·1951·1h 1m
Home Town Story
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Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Arthur Pierson
Cinematography
Lucien N. Andriot
Music
Louis Forbes
Editor
William F. Claxton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
19 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Jeffrey Lynn
Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp
John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds
Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.
Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe
Iris Martin
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Washburn
Melinda Casey
Katie Washburn
Renny McEvoy
Leo, the Taxi Driver
Glenn Tryon
Ken Kenlock
Byron Foulger
Berny Miles
Griff Barnett
Uncle Cliff Washburn
Virginia Campbell
Phoebe Hartman
Harry Harvey
Andy Butterworth
Nelson Leigh
Dr. Johnson
Speck Noblitt
Motorcycle Officer
Dorothy Adams
Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Patron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)
Robert Foulk
Electrical Worker (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Arthur Pierson
Director, Writer, Producer
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
William F. Claxton
Editor
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