Main Street Today (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Main Street Today is a drama, war and history film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional workforce, for increased production of materials needed by the military, might come from.
Who’s in it. Main Street Today stars John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice), Ray Collins as Otis Bird, Henry O'Neill as Vance Clark and Addison Richards as Fred Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Main Street Today has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Main Street Today page.
If you liked it. Fans of Main Street Today tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Main Street Today (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Main Street Today change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Main Street Today worth watching?
- Main Street Today holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Main Street Today?
- Main Street Today stars John Nesbitt, Ray Collins, Henry O'Neill, Addison Richards and Morris Ankrum.
- When was Main Street Today released?
- Main Street Today was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.