Home Town Story
Home Town Story

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Home Town Story

1951
Movie
61 min
English

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.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Arthur PiersonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young lawyer, new to town, is determined to improve his community by bringing in a new factory. He faces opposition from the established businessmen who prefer to keep things as they are. The lawyer must find a way to overcome their resistance and rally the town behind his vision for progress.

Critical Reception

Home Town Story was a modest drama that aimed to explore themes of community development and individual initiative. While it featured a young Marilyn Monroe in an early supporting role, the film itself received little critical attention upon its release and is not widely discussed in film history circles. Its reception was generally lukewarm, with critics finding it a somewhat predictable but well-intentioned small-town tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • A well-meaning but ultimately unremarkable small-town drama.

  • Features an early performance from Marilyn Monroe, though her role is limited.

  • The plot is somewhat formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Home Town Story is not readily available. However, given its limited release and age, it's likely to have a small but potentially positive sentiment among those who have seen it, appreciating its straightforward narrative and themes.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for featuring Marilyn Monroe in one of her earliest credited film roles, playing a character named Laurie, a young woman involved in the town's social scene.

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