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Our Town on Video - 1940

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Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. We see birth, life and death in this small community, based on a Thornton Wilder play. Sweet and sensitive. Buoyed by wise performances. Very moving.

Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Black & White Art Directon, Best Original Score and Score, Best Sound Recording.

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Starring:
William Holden - George Gibbs

Martha Scott - Emily Webb

Fay Bainter - Mrs. Gibbs

Beulah Bondi - Mrs. Webb

Thomas Mitchell - Doc Gibbs

Guy Kibbee - Mr. Webb

Stuart Erwin - Howie Newsome

Frank Craven - Stage Manager

Doro Merande - Mrs. Louella Soames

Philip Wood - Simon Stimson

Ruth Tobey - Rebecca Gibbs (as Ruth Toby)

Douglas Gardner - Wally Webb

Arthur B. Allen - Prof. Willard (as Arthur Allen)

Charles Trowbridge - Rev. Dr. Ferguson

Spencer Charters - Const. Bill Warren

Studio: United Artists

Filmed: 1940 - Released: 1940

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