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Home Town Story

1951-05-18 · 61 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Arthur Pierson
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeffrey LynnJeffrey LynnBlake Washburn
Donald CrispDonald CrispJohn MacFarland
Marjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsJanice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Slim Haskins
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeIris Martin
Barbara BrownBarbara BrownMrs. Washburn
Melinda CaseyMelinda CaseyKatie Washburn
Renny McEvoyRenny McEvoyTaxi Driver
Glenn TryonGlenn TryonKenlock
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerBerny Miles
Griff BarnettGriff BarnettUncle Cliff
Virginia CampbellPhoebe
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyAndy Butterworth
Nelson LeighNelson LeighDr. Johnson
Speck NoblittMotorcycle Officer
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsHospital Nurse (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersPatron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkElectrical Worker (uncredited)
Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontBob MacFarland (uncredited)
Tom KeeneTom KeeneAbbott (uncredited)

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