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Home Town Story

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Home Town Story

May 18, 1951

1h 1m

★ 4.9

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

Cast

Jeffrey Lynn

Blake Washburn

Jeffrey Lynn

Donald Crisp

John MacFarland

Donald Crisp

Marjorie Reynolds

Janice Hunt

Marjorie Reynolds

Alan Hale Jr.

Slim Haskins

Alan Hale Jr.

Marilyn Monroe

Iris Martin

Marilyn Monroe

Barbara Brown

Mrs. Washburn

Barbara Brown

Melinda Casey

Katie Washburn

Melinda Casey

Renny McEvoy

Leo, the Taxi Driver

Renny McEvoy

Glenn Tryon

Ken Kenlock

Glenn Tryon

Byron Foulger

Berny Miles

Byron Foulger

Griff Barnett

Uncle Cliff Washburn

Griff Barnett

No Image

Phoebe Hartman

Virginia Campbell

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