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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1946-08-23
Languageen
Runtime1h
Production

Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures

5.5(6)
•1946•1h

Big Town

"Now see the radio show that thrilled millions!"

CrimeDrama

Overview

A newspaper editor goes on an anti-crime crusade, but gets carried away.

Writing & Screenplay
Maxwell ShaneDaniel Mainwaring
Cinematography
Fred Jackman Jr.

Principal Cast

32 credited
Phillip Reed
Phillip ReedSteve Wilson
Hillary Brooke
Hillary BrookeLorelei Kilbourne
Robert Lowery
Robert LoweryPete Ryan
Veda Ann Borg
Veda Ann BorgVivian LeRoy
Byron Barr
Byron BarrVance Crane
Charles Arnt
Charles ArntAmos Peabody
Nana Bryant
Nana BryantMrs. Crane
Roy Gordon
Roy GordonEditor Post
Eddie Parks
Eddie ParksGerald Meeker, theater cashier
Nella Walker
Nella WalkerMrs. Johannsen, victim's mother
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