Home Town Story
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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 works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1951-05-18
Runtime: 61 mins
Director: Arthur Pierson
Writer: Arthur Pierson
Spoken language: English
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original title: Home Town Story
Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Jeffrey Lynn
Donald Crisp
Marjorie Reynolds
Alan Hale Jr.
Marilyn Monroe
Barbara Brown
Melinda Casey
Renny McEvoy
Glenn Tryon
Byron Foulger
Griff Barnett
Virginia Campbell
Harry Harvey
Nelson Leigh
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