Big Town

Nan
1h 0m
1946
4.8 /10 (5)

Now see the radio show that thrilled millions!

Overview

A newspaper editor goes on an anti-crime crusade, but gets carried away.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1946-08-23

Top Billed Cast

Phillip Reed

Steve Wilson

Hillary Brooke

Lorelei Kilbourne

Robert Lowery

Pete Ryan

Veda Ann Borg

Vivian LeRoy

Byron Barr

Vance Crane

Charles Arnt

Amos Peabody

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Crane

Roy Gordon

Editor Post

Eddie Parks

Gerald Meeker, theater cashier

Nella Walker

Mrs. Johannsen, victim's mother

Thomas E. Jackson

Police Chief Berkley

Fred Aldrich

Cop (uncredited)

Nora Cecil

Miss Lovelace (uncredited)

Wheaton Chambers

Witness (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire

Police Chief Masters (uncredited)

Frank Fenton

Fletcher (uncredited)

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