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Small Town Story

  • 1953
  • 1h 9m
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6.2/10
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Small Town Story (1953)
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A Canadian ex-serviceman has to resist criminals and the temptation of signing for Arsenal in order to help non-league Oldchester United.A Canadian ex-serviceman has to resist criminals and the temptation of signing for Arsenal in order to help non-league Oldchester United.A Canadian ex-serviceman has to resist criminals and the temptation of signing for Arsenal in order to help non-league Oldchester United.

  • Director
    • Montgomery Tully
  • Writers
    • George Fisher
    • Franz Marischka
    • Maurice Weissberger
  • Stars
    • Susan Shaw
    • Donald Houston
    • Alan Wheatley
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    100
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Montgomery Tully
    • Writers
      • George Fisher
      • Franz Marischka
      • Maurice Weissberger
    • Stars
      • Susan Shaw
      • Donald Houston
      • Alan Wheatley
    • 4User reviews
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    Susan Shaw
    Susan Shaw
    • Patricia Lane
    Donald Houston
    Donald Houston
    • Tony Warren
    Alan Wheatley
    Alan Wheatley
    • Nick Hammond
    George Merritt
    George Merritt
    • Michael Collins, Manager of Oldchester F.C.
    Margaret Harrison
    • Jackie Collins, His Daughter
    Arthur Rigby
    • Alf Benson, Talents Scout for Arsenal F.C.
    Denis Compton
    • Self
    Kent Walton
    • Bob Regan
    John Adams
    • Police Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Turner, Nick Hammond's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Sid Brown
    • Member of the Middlesex Cricket Club
    • (uncredited)
    Raymond Glendenning
    • A Commentator at Oldchester F.C.
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Milne
    • Trainer, of Arsenal F.C.
    • (uncredited)
    Johnnie Schofield
      Jack Sharp
      • Football Supporter
      • (uncredited)
      Richard Wattis
      Richard Wattis
      • Marsh, a Solicitor
      • (uncredited)
      Molly Weir
      • Maid in Collins House
      • (uncredited)
      Norman Williams
      • Elton, Trainer of Oldchester F.C.
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Montgomery Tully
      • Writers
        • George Fisher
        • Franz Marischka
        • Maurice Weissberger
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      • Trivia
        Originally on the BFI's '75 Most Wanted' list of missing films, this film has now been rediscovered, restored and is available on DVD.
      • Quotes
        • Denis Compton: [emerging from the cricket nets] The last time we met was at that awful Inter-Services match at Oldchester.
        • Bob Regan: Oh Boy, do I remember that day! But you've been doing alright in football since then, not to mention your efforts at this game.
        • Denis Compton: Oh well, Bob, I've had more than my fair share of luck...
      • Crazy credits
        Apart from Denis Compton (who plays himself) all characters are entirely fictitious.

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      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Production company
        • Almanack Film Productions
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 9m(69 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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