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Home Town Story
“It could happen anywhere!”
4.9 / 10• 1951• 1h 1m•NR• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jeffrey Lynn
Blake Washburn
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arthur Pierson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Home Town Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
