Watch Home Town Story (1951) Official Trailer
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4.9 / 10 IMDb May 18, 1951 1h 1m
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
Runtime
1h 1m
Release Date
May 18, 1951
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
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Cast
Jeffrey Lynn
as Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp
as John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds
as Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.
as Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe
as Iris Martin
Barbara Brown
as Mrs. Washburn
Melinda Casey
as Katie Washburn
Renny McEvoy
as Taxi Driver
Glenn Tryon
as Kenlock
Byron Foulger
as Berny Miles
Griff Barnett
as Uncle Cliff
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Virginia Campbell
as Phoebe
Harry Harvey
as Andy Butterworth
Nelson Leigh
as Dr. Johnson
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Speck Noblitt
as Motorcycle Officer
Dorothy Adams
as Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Patron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)
Robert Foulk
as Electrical Worker (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
as Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
Tom Keene
as Abbott (uncredited)
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerHome Town Story Official Trailer 1951
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