The Fallbrook Story
""The Fallbrook Story" (1952) is a short subject film that told the story of a water rights battle between the citizens of the Fallbrook, California area and the federal government."
Originally released in 1952. The Fallbrook Story is a documentary/history film. directed by Frank Capra. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary M. Melsheimer, Floyd Ahrend, and Diane Kettering
Synopsis
“The Fallbrook Story,” is a 20-minute film of Cold War-era uneasiness in which director Frank Capra rails against what he calls the evils of Big Bureaucracy. In 1951, Capra lived in Fallbrook, California on his 1,000-acre Red Mountain Ranch farm filled with olive groves. The federal government, which had purchased the old Rancho Santa Margarita land in 1941 to build Camp Pendleton, was concerned that ranchers upstream would take or pollute the Santa Margarita River, which ran through Camp Pendleton. Capra’s film documents how Fallbrook residents fought back against the federal government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fallbrook Story about?
“The Fallbrook Story,” is a 20-minute film of Cold War-era uneasiness in which director Frank Capra rails against what he calls the evils of Big Bureaucracy. In 1951, Capra lived in Fallbrook,...
Who directed The Fallbrook Story?
The Fallbrook Story was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is The Fallbrook Story?
The Fallbrook Story has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was The Fallbrook Story released?
The Fallbrook Story was released on January 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fallbrook Story?
The main cast of The Fallbrook Story includes Mary M. Melsheimer, Floyd Ahrend, Diane Kettering, Don Porter, Cecil B. DeMille.