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Home Town Story

1951, Movie, NR, 61 mins

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Lynn is an ex-politico, defeated after two years in office. He is convinced that big business is behind his defeat. After becoming editor of his uncle's newspaper, he tries to expose big business as a massive, all-controlling power monster. But when his little sister is buried in a cave-in, it's the town's largest company that saves the day. The company president flies the girl to the state capital for life-saving surgery after the firm's machinery digs her out of her predic... read more leave a comment
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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One of the most interesting performances by Monroe as a secretary for Lynn. An embittered newspaper editor attacks a manufacturer who defeated him in an election. One of her first films. Look for Alan Hale Jr. (later on Gilligan's Island) who tries to get a date with her.
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Posted: 11/1/2008
One of the most interesting performances by Monroe as a secretary for Lynn. An embittered newspaper editor attacks a manufacturer who defeated him in an election. One of her first films. Look for Alan Hale Jr. (later on Gilligan's Island) who tries to get a date with her.
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Length: 01:02:00
Posted: 1/25/2008
Year: 1951
Rated NR

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Cast
Jeffrey Lynn: Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp: John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds: Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.: Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe: Miss Martin
Barbara Brown: Mrs. Washburn

 

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