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The Cummington Story (1945)

The Cummington Story
NR 20 minDec 12th, 1945Drama, Documentary
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Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.
DirectorsLarry MadisonHelen Grayson
WritersHelen GraysonLarry Madison

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 12th, 1945
Original Language:English
Production Companies:United Films, United States Information Service
Movie Tags:
war refugees