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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Helen Grayson,Larry Madison
- Producer : Frank Beckwith,Robert Riskin
- Writer : Helen Grayson,Larry Madison
- Editor : Sidney Meyers
- Cast : Sidney Meyers,Clifton L. Sears
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Blind Organist
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Facts
Original TitleThe Cummington Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1945-12-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 20m
Production CompaniesUnited Films,United States Information Service
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama
























