Stranger in Town (1931)
ONE GRAND HOWL FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
Crickle is a tenacious small-town grocer who stubbornly resists the efforts of a monopolistic chain-store firm to purchase his establishment. The chain manager retaliates by cutting off Crickles' supply of produce, whereupon his friends and neighbors save his business by supplying him with goods from their own farms.
Director: Erle C. Kenton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: August 6, 1931
Cast
- Charles 'Chic' Sale - Ulysses Crickle
- Ann Dvorak - Marian Crickle
- David Manners - Jerry Fleming
- Raymond Hatton - Elmer Perkins
- Noah Beery - Constable Hilliker
- Lyle Talbot - Ed Brice
- Maude Eburne - Mrs. Petrick
- Jessie Arnold - Mrs. Barnes
- William Bailey - Harvey Company Wholesale Sales Clerk
- Louise Carter - Mrs. Croaker
Screenplay
- Harvey F. Thew (Screenplay)
- Carl Erickson (Screenplay)
- Carl Erickson (Story)
Music: W. Franke Harling
Cinematography: Devereaux Jennings
Editing: James B. Morley
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
small town, competition, business, pre-code
More Films by Director: Erle C. Kenton
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stranger in Town about?
- Crickle is a tenacious small-town grocer who stubbornly resists the efforts of a monopolistic chain-store firm to purchase his establishment. The chain manager retaliates by cutting off Crickles' supply of produce, whereupon his friends and neighbors save his business by supplying him with goods from their own farms.
- Who directed Stranger in Town?
- Stranger in Town was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
- Who stars in Stranger in Town?
- Stranger in Town stars Charles 'Chic' Sale, Ann Dvorak, David Manners, Raymond Hatton, Noah Beery, Lyle Talbot.
- How long is Stranger in Town?
- Stranger in Town has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Stranger in Town?
- Stranger in Town is a Drama film.
- Where was Stranger in Town produced?
- Stranger in Town was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Stranger in Town?
- The themes of Stranger in Town include: Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports.