Small Town Story (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1953, Small Town Story is a drama film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Canadian ex-serviceman Bob Regan returns to Oldchester, the English town where he was posted during the war. Meeting up with his friend Mike, now manager of the local football club, he discovers that Oldchester are desperate for promotion as they stand to inherit £25,000 from recently deceased supporter Wallace Hammond if they make the Third Division a situation that Hammond's devious nephew finds intolerable...
Who’s in it. Small Town Story stars Donald Houston as Tony Warren, Susan Shaw as Patricia Lane, Alan Wheatley as Nick Hammond and Kent Walton as Bob Regan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Small Town Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Town Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Town Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Town Story (1953)?
- In GB, Small Town Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Town Story worth watching?
- Small Town Story holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Town Story?
- Small Town Story stars Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, Alan Wheatley, Kent Walton and George Merritt.
- When was Small Town Story released?
- Small Town Story was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.