Home Town Story (Hometown Story) (1951)

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Home Town Story was commissioned as a pro-Big Business tract by General Motors. The story revolves around Blake Washburn, a mildly leftist newspaperman, played by Jeffrey Lynn. Returning to his home t... read more

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Unrated, 1 hr. 1 min.

Directed by: Arthur Pierson

Release Date: May 1, 1951

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DVD Release Date: June 26, 2007

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April 23, 2010

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I'm usually not a fan of older movies, but this one was pretty good. It featured a decent plot, solid acting, and a well-delivered message.

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