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Home Town Story(1951)
Status: Released
Date: 1951-05-18
46%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 1m
It could happen anywhere!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Home Town Story
Top 10 Billed 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
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