A Stranger in Town
“You'll Take Him Into Your Heart!”
Synopsis
In the small town of Crownport local attorney Bill Adams is trying to break up the ring of corrupt town officials by running for mayor. The cards seemed stacked against him when he gets help from a visiting hunter who, unknown to Adams and the rest of the town, is actually vacationing supreme court justice John Josephus Grant.
Top Cast
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Frank Morgan
John Josephus Grant
Richard Carlson
Bill Adams
Jean Rogers
Lucy Gilbert
Porter Hall
Judge Austin Harkley
Robert Barrat
Mayor Jim Connison
Donald MacBride
Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton
Walter Baldwin
Tom Cooney
Andrew Tombes
Roscoe Swade
Olin Howland
Homer Todds
Irving Bacon
Orin Todds
Chill Wills
Charles Craig
Eddie Dunn
Henry
Gladys Blake
Birdie
John Hodiak
Hart Ridges
Edward Keane
Blaxton's Lawyer
Robert Homans
Sergeant
Joe Yule
Barber
Fern Emmett
Hotel Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- William Kozlenko, Isobel Lennart
- Original Title
- A Stranger in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Rowland
William Kozlenko, Isobel Lennart
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Rowland
Director
William Kozlenko
Screenplay
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Stranger in Town
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What is A Stranger in Town about?
In the small town of Crownport local attorney Bill Adams is trying to break up the ring of corrupt town officials by running for mayor. The cards seemed stacked against him when he gets help from a visiting hunter who, unknown to Adams and the rest of the town, is actually vacationing supreme court justice John Josephus Grant.
Who directed A Stranger in Town?
A Stranger in Town was directed by Roy Rowland.
Who stars in A Stranger in Town?
The principal cast of A Stranger in Town includes Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers, Porter Hall, Robert Barrat.
When was A Stranger in Town released and how long is it?
A Stranger in Town was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Stranger in Town?
A Stranger in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).