The Cummington Story (1945)
Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.
Director: Helen Grayson, Larry Madison
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: December 12, 1945
Cast
- Sidney Meyers - Narrator (voice)
- Clifton L. Sears - Blind Organist
Screenplay
Music: Aaron Copland
Cinematography: Lawrence Madison
Editing: Sidney Meyers
Production: United Films, United States Information Service
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
war refugees
More Films by Director: Helen Grayson, Larry Madison
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cummington Story about?
- Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.
- Who directed The Cummington Story?
- The Cummington Story was directed by Helen Grayson, Larry Madison.
- Who stars in The Cummington Story?
- The Cummington Story stars Sidney Meyers, Clifton L. Sears.
- How long is The Cummington Story?
- The Cummington Story has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Cummington Story?
- The Cummington Story is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Cummington Story produced?
- The Cummington Story was produced in United States of America.