A Stranger in Town (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, A Stranger in Town is a crime and romance film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 67 minutes. “You'll Take Him Into Your Heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Stranger in Town stars Frank Morgan as John Josephus Grant, Richard Carlson as Bill Adams, Jean Rogers as Lucy Gilbert and Porter Hall as Judge Austin Harkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Stranger in Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Stranger in Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Stranger in Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Stranger in Town (1943)?
- In US, A Stranger in Town is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Stranger in Town worth watching?
- A Stranger in Town holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Stranger in Town?
- A Stranger in Town stars Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Jean Rogers, Porter Hall and Robert Barrat.
- When was A Stranger in Town released?
- A Stranger in Town was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.