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Who really set the town aflame?...

Genres

Drama

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Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

31 July 1956

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Alicia Hull

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Paul Duncan

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

Martha Lockridge

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Judge Robert Ellerbe

Joe Mantell

Joe Mantell

George Slater

Kevin Coughlin

Kevin Coughlin

Freddie Slater

Sally Brophy

Sally Brophy

Laura Slater

Curtis Cooksey

Curtis Cooksey

Stacey Martin

Kathryn Grant

Kathryn Grant

Hazel Levering

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Rev. Wilson

Howard Wierum

Howard Wierum

Mayor Levering

Michael Raffetto

Michael Raffetto

Edgar Greenbaum

Joseph Kearns

Joseph Kearns

Mr. Morrisey

Howard Wendell

Howard Wendell

Sen. Bascomb

Burt Mustin

Burt Mustin

Carl (uncredited)

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