Home Town Story (1951): Cast
Home Town Story is a 1951 comedy drama directed by Arthur Pierson, starring Jeffrey Lynn as Blake Washburn, Griff Barnett and Barbara Brown. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Arthur Pierson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Home Town Story About?
The premise of Home Town Story without spoilers.
Blake Washburn, upset after losing his bid for re‑election to the state legislature, blames the powerful manufacturer MacFarland. He takes over his late uncle’s newspaper, the Herald, to expose big‑business abuses and rally the public. Reporter Miss Martin works in the newsroom. When tragedy strikes, Blake must reevaluate his crusade and his beliefs.
Home Town Story Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- politician
- girl
- puppy
- female teacher
- pupil
- school bus
- hospital
- sister
- plane
- flight
- car
- buick roadmaster
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- buick special
- chevrolet styleline
- cadillac
- motorcycle police officer
- propaganda film
- mine collapse
- woman in jeopardy
- newspaper reporter
- taxi driver
- family relationships
- editor as protagonist
- automobile manufacturer
- newspaper article
- falling down a mine shaft
- abandoned mine
- newspaper editorial
- bulldozer
- filmmaker writer director producer
- crusading newspaper editor
- race against time
- female schoolteacher
- profit margin
- emergency surgery
- boy
- politics
- cave
- secretary
- blonde
- senator
Home Town Story Cast & Characters
Jeffrey Lynn leads the cast as Blake Washburn, with Griff Barnett as Uncle Cliff Washburn and Barbara Brown as Mrs. Washburn. Directed by Arthur Pierson; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Pierson
- Jeffrey Lynn as Blake Washburn
- Griff Barnett as Uncle Cliff Washburn
- Barbara Brown as Mrs. Washburn
- Melinda Casey as Katie Washburn
Also Starring in Home Town Story
· 18 more- Donald Crisp John MacFarland
- Marilyn Monroe Iris Martin
- Bess Flowers Patron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)
- Byron Foulger Berny Miles
- Ray Teal Complaining Electrical Worker (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Andy Butterworth
- Matt Mchugh Waiter (uncredited)
- Dorothy Adams Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
- Alan Hale Jr. Slim Haskins
- Hugh Beaumont Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
- Robert Foulk Electrical Worker (uncredited)
- Nelson Leigh Dr. Johnson
- Tom Keene Abbott (uncredited)
- Marjorie Reynolds Janice Hunt
- Renny McEvoy Leo, the Taxi Driver
- Glenn Tryon Ken Kenlock
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- Virginia Campbell Phoebe Hartman
- Speck Noblitt Motorcycle Officer
More from Arthur Pierson
More films directed by Arthur Pierson: Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration, The Christmas Carol and Dangerous Years.
Home Town Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Home Town Story.
Cars in Home Town Story
16 cars on screen, including the 1950 Buick Roadmaster and the 1937 Buick Special.
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1950 Buick Roadmaster Important role -
1937 Buick Special Important role -
1941 Cadillac Ambulance Important role -
1950 Chevrolet Styleline Special Important role
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Home Town Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Home Town Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Home Town Story?
Home Town Story runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Home Town Story released?
Home Town Story was released on May 18, 1951.
Who directed Home Town Story?
Home Town Story was directed by Arthur Pierson.
More films by Arthur Pierson Who is in the cast of Home Town Story?
Home Town Story stars Jeffrey Lynn as Blake Washburn, Griff Barnett as Uncle Cliff Washburn and Barbara Brown as Mrs. Washburn, among 22 credited actors.
Does Home Town Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Home Town Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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