Main Street Today
Originally released in 1944. Main Street Today is a war/history film. directed by Edward L. Cahn. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Nesbitt, Ray Collins, and Henry O'Neill
Synopsis
This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional workforce, for increased production of materials needed by the military, might come from.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Ray Collins
as Otis Bird
Henry O'Neill
as Vance Clark
Addison Richards
as Fred Baker
Morris Ankrum
as Mayor Charlie Maxwell (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
as Store Owner Welburn Sprague (uncredited)
Mary Currier
as Mrs. Hunter (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
as Frank Hostetter (uncredited)
Herbert Heyes
as General (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
as Citizen at Town Meeting (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street Today about?
This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional workforce, for increased production of materials ne...
Who directed Main Street Today?
Main Street Today was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
How long is Main Street Today?
Main Street Today has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Main Street Today released?
Main Street Today was released on March 25, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Main Street Today?
The main cast of Main Street Today includes John Nesbitt, Ray Collins, Henry O'Neill, Addison Richards, Morris Ankrum.