Stranger in Town (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1932, Stranger in Town is a drama film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 66 minutes. “ONE GRAND HOWL FOR ALL THE FAMILY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Crickle is a tenacious small-town grocer who stubbornly resists the efforts of a monopolistic chain-store firm to purchase his establishment. The chain manager retaliates by cutting off Crickles' supply of produce, whereupon his friends and neighbors save his business by supplying him with goods from their own farms.
Who’s in it. Stranger in Town stars Charles 'Chic' Sale as Ulysses Crickle, Ann Dvorak as Marian Crickle, David Manners as Jerry Fleming and Raymond Hatton as Elmer Perkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Stranger in Town has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger in Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger in Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger in Town (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stranger in Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stranger in Town worth watching?
- Stranger in Town holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger in Town?
- Stranger in Town stars Charles 'Chic' Sale, Ann Dvorak, David Manners, Raymond Hatton and Noah Beery.
- When was Stranger in Town released?
- Stranger in Town was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.