Stranger in Town
“ONE GRAND HOWL FOR ALL THE FAMILY!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Ben Hall
XYZ Grocery Clerk
John Larkin
Jed
Gus Leonard
Townsman / Customer
Wilfred Lucas
J.P. Walker
J. Farrell MacDonald
Scout
Margaret Mann
Mrs. Robinson
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey F. Thew, Carl Erickson
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Stranger in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Harvey F. Thew, Carl Erickson
W. Franke Harling
Devereaux Jennings
James B. Morley
Lucien Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Harvey F. Thew
Screenplay
Carl Erickson
Screenplay
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
James B. Morley
Editor
Devereaux Jennings
Director of Photography
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranger in Town
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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?
The principal cast of Stranger in Town includes Charles 'Chic' Sale, Ann Dvorak, David Manners, Raymond Hatton, Noah Beery.
When was Stranger in Town released and how long is it?
Stranger in Town was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Stranger in Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stranger in Town was composed by W. Franke Harling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stranger in Town?
Stranger in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).