The Town
Synopsis
The Town was a short propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1945. It presents an idealized vision of American life, shown in microcosm by Madison, Indiana. It was created primarily for exhibition abroad, to provide international audiences a more well-rounded view of America, and was therefore produced in more than 20 translations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Krumgold, George Milburn
- Original Title
- The Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Office of War Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Joseph Krumgold, George Milburn
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Krumgold
Writer
Josef von Sternberg
Director
George Milburn
Writer
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What is The Town about?
The Town was a short propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1945. It presents an idealized vision of American life, shown in microcosm by Madison, Indiana. It was created primarily for exhibition abroad, to provide international audiences a more well-rounded view of America, and was therefore produced in more than 20 translations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed The Town?
The Town was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Town?
The principal cast of The Town includes Myron McCormick.
When was The Town released and how long is it?
The Town was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 12m.