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