Home Town Story (1951)
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Home Town Story (1951)

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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 (Marilyn Monroe) works in the Herald news… View More
Genres Drama
Director Arthur Pierson
Starring Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marilyn Monroe, Marjorie Reynolds View More
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Movie Summary

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 (Marilyn Monroe) works in the Herald newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
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Movie Details

Genres Drama
Director Arthur Pierson
Starring Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marilyn Monroe, Marjorie Reynolds, Barbara Brown, Melinda Plowman, Renny McEvoy, Glenn Tryon, Byron K. Foulger
Studio Name Echelon Studios
Release Date 1951
VUDU Release Date 01/25/2012
Rating Not Rated About Ratings
Running Time 64 minutes
Language English
Audio Tracks SD/Full Frame, Dolby Digital

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