Magic Town movie poster

Magic Town

"The guy with the dynamite heart meets the girl with the firecracker eyes!"

October 7, 1947 1h 43m 6.7/10 (30 votes)

Originally released in 1947. Magic Town is a comedy/romance film. directed by William A. Wellman.

Starring James Stewart, Jane Wyman, and Kent Smith

Synopsis

Rip Smith's opinion-poll business is a failure...until he discovers that the small town of Grandview is statistically identical to the entire country. He and his assistants go there to run polls cheaply and easily, in total secrecy (it would be fatal to let the townsfolk get self-conscious). And of course, civic crusader Mary Peterman must be kept from changing things too much. But romantic involvement with Mary complicates life for Rip; then suddenly everything changes.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 7, 1947 78 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (30 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magic Town about?

Rip Smith's opinion-poll business is a failure...until he discovers that the small town of Grandview is statistically identical to the entire country. He and his assistants go there to run polls ch...

Who directed Magic Town?

Magic Town was directed by William A. Wellman.

How long is Magic Town?

Magic Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Magic Town released?

Magic Town was released on October 7, 1947 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Magic Town?

The main cast of Magic Town includes James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Kent Smith, Ned Sparks, Wallace Ford.