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
- William A. Wellman
- Richard Thorpe
- Don Hartman
- Clarence Brown
- Charles Vidor
- Don Weis
Writing:
- Isobel Lennart
- William Ludwig
- Dore Schary
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-11-20
5.3/10
5.3/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 89
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Joe Esposito
Michael Fisher
Icarus Xenophon
Professor
Texas
Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
Sgt. Maxie Klein
Miss Coleman
Rev. Adam Burch
Rosa Szabo Xenophon
Mrs. Wrenley
Mr. Patrick Callaghan
Stefan Szabo
Church Sexton
Mr. Stacey
Diner on Train (uncredited)
Sam Szabo
Mama Esposito
Naval Ensign (uncredited)
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Miss Coleman
Secret Service Man
Mervin (uncredited)
Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited)
