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The Town (1944)

Movie ★ 6.0 12 min

Documentary

The Town was a short propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1945. It presents an idealized vision of American life, shown in microcosm by Madison, Indiana. It was created primarily for exhibition abroad, to provide international audiences a more well-rounded view of America, and was therefore produced in more than 20 translations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Josef von Sternberg Director Joseph Krumgold Writer George Milburn Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1944
Runtime
12 min
IMDb
tt0037389
Language
Studio
U.S. Office of War Information

Cast

Myron McCormick Myron McCormick Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Town about?
The Town was a short propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1945. It presents an idealized vision of American life, shown in microcosm by Madison, Indiana. It was created primarily for exhibition abroad, to provide international audiences a more well-rounded view of America, and was therefore produced in more than 20 translations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed The Town?
The Town was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Town?
The Town stars Myron McCormick.
When was The Town released?
The Town is a 1944 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Town?
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