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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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreMrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
  • Photo of Keefe BrasselleKeefe BrasselleSgt. Maxie Klein
  • Photo of Gary CooperGary CooperTexas
  • Photo of Nancy ReaganNancy ReaganMiss Coleman
  • Photo of Van JohnsonVan JohnsonRev. Adam Burch
  • Photo of Gene KellyGene KellyIcarus Xenophon
  • Photo of Janet LeighJanet LeighRosa Szabo Xenophon
  • Photo of Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMrs. Wrenley
  • Photo of Fredric MarchFredric MarchJoe Esposito
  • Photo of George MurphyGeorge MurphyMr. Patrick Callaghan

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