Home Town Story

May 18, 1951

1h 1m

★ 4.6

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Home Town Story Trailers

Cast

Blake Washburn

Jeffrey Lynn

John MacFarland

Donald Crisp

Janice Hunt

Marjorie Reynolds

Slim Haskins

Alan Hale Jr.

Iris Martin

Marilyn Monroe

Mrs. Washburn

Barbara Brown

Katie Washburn

Melinda Casey

Leo, the Taxi Driver

Renny McEvoy

Ken Kenlock

Glenn Tryon

Berny Miles

Byron Foulger

Uncle Cliff Washburn

Griff Barnett

Phoebe Hartman

Virginia Campbell

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