Home Town Story is a 1951 English-language Comedy Drama motion picture written and directed by Arthur Pierson and produced by Arthur Pierson. Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the Herald newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views. Written by Ed Stephan. Home town story features Jeffrey Lynn in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale Jr., Marilyn Monroe and Barbara Brown. The music was composed by Louis Forbes along with Alfred Newman. Cinematography was done by Lucien N. Andriot and editing by William F. Claxton. The movie has a running time of 61 minutes. It was released on 18th May 1951. The film made a box office gross of $0 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.