Home Town Story(1951)
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Home Town Story 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.
Home Town Story (1951) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Arthur Pierson, released on May 18, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marjorie Reynolds and Alan Hale Jr.. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Pierson
- Writers:
- Arthur Pierson
- Producers:
- Arthur Pierson
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Composer:
- Louis Forbes
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Home Town Story (1951) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Home Town Story before you stream it.
Home Town Story Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Virginia Campbell
Virginia Campbell
as Phoebe
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Pierson, written by Arthur Pierson, produced by Arthur Pierson.
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Home Town Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Home Town Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Home Town Story online?
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Home Town Story (1951) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Home Town Story?
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The main cast of Home Town Story (1951) includes Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale Jr. and Marilyn Monroe. The film was directed by Arthur Pierson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Home Town Story released?
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Home Town Story was released on May 18, 1951 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is Home Town Story worth watching?
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Home Town Story (1951) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Home Town Story?
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Yes. The official Home Town Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.