Home Town Story 1951 (Marilyn Monroe, Jeffrey Lynn) Romance, Comedy | Full Movie

After failing to be re-elected, politician Blake Washburn returns home and becomes editor of the local newspaper. When he notices the influence the paper has on the public, he uses it to appeal to potential voters in the next election.

Original title: Home Town Story (1951)

This film is available with multiple subtitle options.
Director & Write: Arthur Pierson
Stars: Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale Jr. & Marilyn Monroe
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles)
01:39 A glimpse into the interactions and relationships of characters in a small town.
07:57 Romantic relationships and career struggles unfold in a small town setting.
11:42 A glimpse into the daily interactions and relationships of a newspaper editor and his family.
20:10 Investigative journalist uncovers pollution in small town, confronts factory manager, and plans exposé.
21:43 Discussion on newspaper production, editorial decisions, and public interest in business profits.
29:17 Local newspaper editor faces ethical dilemma and personal struggles in small town.
37:40 Discussion on business profitability and customer value in a newspaper company.
39:04 Discussion on the impact of industrialization on society and personal anecdotes.
46:59 Medical emergency unfolds as Katie is rushed to surgery in Capitol City.

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[donitaforrest]

I spent much time in a 'Herald' smalltown newspaper office alot like this one as a child in Penticton, BC. My mother was the bookkeeper and I would often go there after school to catch a ride home throughout the 1960s. Sometimes I would visit the typesetters in the back typing down metal letters to form and print out the pages. My favorite thing was going through the big paper scrap barrel, I was never at a loss for all sorts of paper to draw and doodle on at home, great wads of trimmings in various colours.

[irenedow]

Marilyn and little Melissa Plowman worked together again in Monkey Business with Carey and Ginger next year, 1952.

[mikesilva]

This is the kookiest credit sequence since Mannequin."😅

[LilacUnderworld]

What a beautiful story, I really enjoyed this film! Blake gained some wisdom from MacFarland in the end!

[jamesbafaro-ouhj]

Worth watching just to see The Skipper hitting on Marilyn Monroe

[doncorleone]

Interesting cool movie thanks CCC ☠️👊🔥

[sheilamacdougal]

"Romance"? "Comedy"? Did the person who uploaded this movie ever watch it?

[donitaforrest]

As for primary school field trips.... crazy! As

[juvenalhahne]

Foi uma surpresa ver esse filme de 1951.
Apos, ainda ontem, ter
assistido um fime do mesmo periodo cheio de bons sentimentos, quase me esqueci de que Hollywood podia se interessar por algo mais objetivo, tipo reportagem. Mas pensem bem, apos poucos anos do fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial e o inicio da Guerra Fria, por que os americanos nao estariam interessados nas questoes sociais e politicas. Certamente que havia na luta ideologica do periodo a propaganda na defesa do capitalismo contra a ameaca do comunismo sovietico. Neste filme, a defesa da economia americana e representada por Donald Crisp ao dar uma licao ao jornalista combativo dos lucros dos empresarios..
Como se ve, o filme nao perdeu nenhum interesse atual, suscitando ao contrario um aprofundamento do que continua, com novos desdobramentos, sem duvida, a nos desafiar.

[chavruta]

I'm surprised this movie made it past the censorship board. Commie pinko stuff.

[marypatriciawarming]

big business profits are soaring from bombs and pollution, yay capitalism

[zanti]

that's not madelyn. she looks too mature. this photo must've been taken the year after she died.

[sheilamacdougal]

"Romance"? "Comedy"? Did the person who uploaded this movie ever watch it?