Magic Town
Summary:
With Robert Riskin as screenwriter, director William Wellman proved in Magic Town that it was possible to make a Frank Capra-esque picture without Capra himself at the helm. James Stewart plays Rip Smith, a cynical pollster who comes across a small American town named Grandview, which represents a "perfect" balance of ethnic types, professions, political beliefs, and... Full Summary >>
Cast:
E.J. Ballantine - (Moody)
James Stewart - (Lawrence "Rip" Smith)
Mary Currier - (Mrs. Frisby)
Jane Wyman - (Mary Peterman)
Kent Smith - (Hoopendecker)
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Review:
Magic Town could have used a little magic itself -- especially the kind of magic provided by that old wizard, Frank Capra. Magic demonstrates just how important a factor Capra was to the success of his films. Written (and produced) by Capra writer Robert Riskin, Magic has many of the ingredients that one associates with Capra... Continue >>
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