It's a Big Country (1951)
Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Sturges
- Charles Vidor
- Richard Thorpe
- Clarence Brown
- Don Hartman
- William A. Wellman
- Don Weis
Writing:
- Helen Deutsch
- Allen Rivkin
- Joseph Petracca
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-11-20
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 89
Miss Coleman
Michael Fisher
Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
Sgt. Maxie Klein
Texas
Rev. Adam Burch
Icarus Xenophon
Rosa Szabo Xenophon
Mrs. Wrenley
Joe Esposito
Mr. Patrick Callaghan
Professor
Stefan Szabo
Church Sexton
Mr. Stacey
Diner on Train (uncredited)
Sam Szabo
Mama Esposito
Naval Ensign (uncredited)
Miss Coleman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Secret Service Man
Mervin (uncredited)
Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited)
