Shantytown
“MARY LEE IN HER MOST BRILLANT HIT! A Thrill You'll Never Forget As This Heart-Warming Real Life Drama Stirringly Infold On The Screen!”
Synopsis
Liz lives with her mother and stepfather in a boarding house on the "wrong side of the tracks"
Top Cast
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Mary Lee
Elizabeth 'Liz' Gorty
John Archer
Bill Allen
Marjorie Lord
Virginia Allen
Harry Davenport
'Doc' Herndon
Billy Gilbert
'Papa' Ferrelli
Anne Revere
Mrs. Gorty
John F. Hamilton
Mr. Gorty
Frank Jenks
Whitey
Cliff Nazarro
Shortcake
Carl Switzer
Bindy
Robert Homans
Dugan
Noel Madison
Ace Lambert
Maxine Doyle
Secretary (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Politician (uncredited)
Anthony Warde
Gangster (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry K. Moritz, Olive Cooper, Kim Gannon
- Original Title
- Shantytown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Henry K. Moritz, Olive Cooper, Kim Gannon
Department Leadership Roster
Henry K. Moritz
Writer
Olive Cooper
Writer
Joseph Santley
Director
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 Shantytown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shantytown about?
Liz lives with her mother and stepfather in a boarding house on the "wrong side of the tracks"
Who directed Shantytown?
Shantytown was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Shantytown?
The principal cast of Shantytown includes Mary Lee, John Archer, Marjorie Lord, Harry Davenport, Billy Gilbert.
When was Shantytown released and how long is it?
Shantytown was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shantytown?
Shantytown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).