Main Street Today (1944)

Main Street Today (1944) poster

This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional workforce, for increased production of materials needed by the military, might come from.

Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: War, History, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Raksin
Cinematography: Charles Salerno Jr.
Editing: Tom Biggart
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

small town, propaganda, patriotism, wartime, manufacturing, workforce, production, defense plant, weapons manufacturer, manufacturing plant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street Today about?
This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional workforce, for increased production of materials needed by the military, might come from.
Who directed Main Street Today?
Main Street Today was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Main Street Today?
Main Street Today stars John Nesbitt, Ray Collins, Henry O'Neill, Addison Richards, Morris Ankrum, George M. Carleton.
How long is Main Street Today?
Main Street Today has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Main Street Today?
Main Street Today is a War, History, Drama film.
Where was Main Street Today produced?
Main Street Today was produced in United States of America.