Magic Town
“The guy with the dynamite heart meets the girl with the firecracker eyes!”
Synopsis
Rip Smith's opinion-poll business is a failure...until he discovers that the small town of Grandview is statistically identical to the entire country. He and his assistants go there to run polls cheaply and easily, in total secrecy (it would be fatal to let the townsfolk get self-conscious). And of course, civic crusader Mary Peterman must be kept from changing things too much. But romantic involvement with Mary complicates life for Rip; then suddenly everything changes.
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Rip Smith
Jane Wyman
Mary Peterman
Kent Smith
Hoopendecker
Ned Sparks
Ike
Wallace Ford
Lou Dicketts
Regis Toomey
Ed Weaver
Ann Doran
Mrs. Weaver
Donald Meek
Mr. Twiddle
E.J. Ballantine
Moody
Ann Shoemaker
Ma Peterman
Mickey Kuhn
Hank Nickleby
Howard Freeman
Nickleby
Harry Holman
Mayor
Mary Currier
Mrs. Frisby
Mickey Roth
Bob Peterman
Frank Fenton
Birch
George Irving
Senator Wilton
Selmer Jackson
Stringer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riskin, Joseph Krumgold
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Magic Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Robert Riskin Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Robert Riskin, Joseph Krumgold
Roy Webb
Joseph F. Biroc
Richard G. Wray, Sherman Todd
Robert Riskin, William A. Wellman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Robert Riskin
Writer
Robert Riskin
Producer
William A. Wellman
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Richard G. Wray
Editor
Sherman Todd
Editor
Lionel Banks
Production Design
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 Magic Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magic Town about?
Rip Smith's opinion-poll business is a failure...until he discovers that the small town of Grandview is statistically identical to the entire country. He and his assistants go there to run polls cheaply and easily, in total secrecy (it would be fatal to let the townsfolk get self-conscious). And of course, civic crusader Mary Peterman must be kept from changing things too much. But romantic involvement with Mary complicates life for Rip; then suddenly everything changes.
Who directed Magic Town?
Magic Town was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Magic Town?
The principal cast of Magic Town includes James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Kent Smith, Ned Sparks, Wallace Ford.
When was Magic Town released and how long is it?
Magic Town was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Magic Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magic Town was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magic Town?
Magic Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).