24 May 1940
Our Town
Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. We see birth, life and death in this small community.
Young People
FUN and songs! Fun AND songs! Fun and SONGS! ...DANCES TOO!
Wendy Ballantine's parents decide to retire from show biz so she can have a normal life. They are unwelcome in the small town until a storm lets the family show their stuff.
Top Billed Cast
Shirley Temple Wendy Ballantine
Jack Oakie Joe Ballantine
Charlotte Greenwood Kit Ballantine
Arleen Whelan Judith
George Montgomery Mike Shea
Kathleen Howard Hester Appleby
Minor Watson Dakin
Frank Swann Fred Willard
Frank Sully Jeb
Mae Marsh Maria Liggett
Sarah Edwards Mrs. Stinchfield
Irving Bacon Otis
Charles Halton Moderator
Arthur Aylesworth Doorman
Olin Howland Station Master
Billy Wayne Stage Manager
Harry Tyler Dave
Darryl Hickman Tommy
Shirley Mills Mary Ann
Diane Fisher Susie
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