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A Stranger in Town

1943 · 67 min · Director: Roy Rowland

A Stranger in Town (1943) is a crime film, directed by Roy Rowland. It stars Frank Morgan and Richard Carlson. The 67-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What A Stranger in Town Is About

In the small town of Crownport, the lawyer Bill Adams runs for mayor to break the corrupt ring that holds the town hall; but the press, the court and the electoral board are all in the same men’s hands, and the young lawyer appears to have no chance. An older stranger who has come to the town to hunt starts helping him. Nobody knows who the man is: he is in fact a Supreme Court justice on holiday, and he knows better than anyone how the law can be made to work. Frank Morgan and Richard Carlson appear in Roy Rowland’s sixty seven minute American film; it was completed in 1943.

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What is A Stranger in Town about?

In the small town of Crownport, the lawyer Bill Adams runs for mayor to break the corrupt ring that holds the town hall; but the press, the court and the electoral board are all in the same men’s hands, and the young lawyer appears to have no chance. An older stranger who has come to the town to hunt starts helping him.

Where can I watch A Stranger in Town?

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How long is A Stranger in Town?

A Stranger in Town runs for 67 minutes (1h 7m).

When did A Stranger in Town come out?

A Stranger in Town was released in 1943.

Who directed A Stranger in Town?

A Stranger in Town was directed by Roy Rowland.

Who stars in A Stranger in Town?

A Stranger in Town stars Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers, Porter Hall.

What is A Stranger in Town's rating?

A Stranger in Town holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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