Home Town Story

“It could happen anywhere!”

4.6

1951

1h 1m

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.

Key Crew

Director

Arthur Pierson

Producers

Arthur Pierson

Writers

Arthur Pierson

Cinematography

Lucien N. Andriot

Music

Louis Forbes

Cast (22)

Jeffrey Lynn

Blake Washburn

Donald Crisp

John MacFarland

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