The Town That Came Back

1955 0h 27m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary film from the 1950s explains how the citizens of a small midwestern town restore community spirit through a 4-H club.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joseph M. March
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Glushanok
Writers: Joseph M. March
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 27-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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71 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Glushanok, shot by Stanley Meredith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Werner Schott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Peter Glushanok directs. Stanley Meredith behind the camera. Werner Schott cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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1Tight 27-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
271 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Peter Glushanok, shot by Stanley Meredith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Werner Schott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.