Home Town Story
“It could happen anywhere!”
1951•NR•1h 1m•4.9•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Director
Arthur Pierson
Writer
Arthur Pierson
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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
Griff Barnett
Uncle Cliff Washburn
Virginia Campbell
Phoebe Hartman
Harry Harvey
Andy Butterworth
Nelson Leigh
Dr. Johnson
Speck Noblitt
Motorcycle Officer
Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Arthur Pierson
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