Movie Description

The Cummington Story

(1945)

Overview

Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.

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Original TitleThe Cummington Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1945-12-12

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 20m

Production CompaniesUnited Films,United States Information Service

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Drama