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Home Town Story

It could happen anywhere!

4.6

1h 1m

1951

“It could happen anywhere!”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

ComedyDramaRomance

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Cast & Crew

Jeffrey Lynn

Jeffrey Lynn

as Blake Washburn

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

as John MacFarland

Marjorie Reynolds

Marjorie Reynolds

as Janice Hunt

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

as Slim Haskins

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

as Iris Martin

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

as Mrs. Washburn

Melinda Casey

Melinda Casey

as Katie Washburn

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

as Leo, the Taxi Driver

Glenn Tryon

Glenn Tryon

as Ken Kenlock

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