movie backdrop
Home Town Story

Home Town Story

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew
  • Recommendations

Status

Released

Release Date

May 18, 1951

Runtime

1h 1m

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

User Score

46%

Original Title

Home Town Story

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director

Arthur Pierson

Description

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.