A Stranger in Town
1943, English. Directed by Roy Rowland.
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In the small town of Crownport local attorney Bill Adams is trying to break up the ring of corrupt town officials by running for mayor. The cards seemed stacked against him when he gets help from a visiting hunter who, unknown to Adams and the rest of the town, is actually vacationing supreme court justice John Josephus Grant.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Frank MorganJohn Josephus Grant
- Richard CarlsonBill Adams
- Jean RogersLucy Gilbert
- Porter HallJudge Austin Harkley
- Robert BarratMayor Jim Connison
- Donald MacBrideVinnie Zephyr Blaxton
- Walter BaldwinTom Cooney
- Andrew TombesRoscoe Swade
- Olin HowlandHomer Todds
- Irving BaconOrin Todds
- Chill WillsCharles Craig
- Eddie DunnHenry
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Isobel Lennart, William Kozlenko
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How long is A Stranger in Town?
A Stranger in Town runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does A Stranger in Town have a post-credits scene?
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A Stranger in Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Stranger in Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Stranger in Town on?
A Stranger in Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Stranger in Town?
If you liked A Stranger in Town, try Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, The Glass Key, Runaway Romance.
Who directed A Stranger in Town?
A Stranger in Town (1943) was directed by Roy Rowland and stars Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers.