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Magic Town
1947
Jimmy Stewart plays Lawrence Smith in this Capraesque tale in which an ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this "mathematical miracle." Posing as an insurance salesman .. Read more
| Starring | James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Ann Doran, Donald Meek |
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| Director | William A. Wellman |
| Genres | Drama |
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Magic Town
Jimmy Stewart plays Lawrence Smith in this Capraesque tale in which an ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this "mathematical miracle." Posing as an insurance salesman along with his two sidekicks, Ike Sloan (Ned Sparks) and Mr. Twiddle (Donald Meek), he romances the local newspaper editor while trying to keep her from discovering his true intentions. The young editor, Mary Peterman (Jane Wyman), has hopes for improving the town with a new civics centre. Mary soon proves to be smarter than "Rip" ever anticipated. When she exposes the truth, the resulting publicity threatens to destroy the town and everything it stood for. Screenwriter Robert Riskin made his independent producing debut with this film directed by the great William Wellman.
| Starring | James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Ann Doran, Donald Meek, Kent Smith, Regis Toomey, Ann Shoemaker, Ned Sparks |
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| Director | William A. Wellman |
| Studio | 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1947 To Rent: DVD: 30 Jun 2003 |
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A bright Capraesque idea is extraordinarily dully scripted, the production looks dim, and all concerned are operating one degree under.
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- 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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1940's whimsy at its best
Ok so you can never ever match 'A wonderful live', but this is pretty cute to lull away the afternoon.
Can't remember ever seeing it on ... read more » - 179699
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- Colin Gr
- Northampton
- 29 Nov 2005 at 19:05
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Lovely Jimmy film
I actually thought this was quite similar to it's a Wonderful Life in general theme ... town comes together for the good of all.
Lovely film for ... read more » - 855702
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1940's whimsy at its best
Ok so you can never ever match 'A wonderful live', but this is pretty cute to lull away the afternoon.
Can't remember ever seeing it on ... read more » - 179699
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More Small Than Magic
Endowed with expert playing, especially from the ever reliable Jimmy Stewart, this is when all is said and done a fairly forgettable vehicle with far too many ... read more »
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Jimmy Stewart plays Lawrence Smith in this Capraesque tale in which an ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this "mathematical miracle." Posing ...
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