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It's a Big Country

5.3

89 minutes

11/20/1951

Overview

Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.

Cast List

  • Ethel Barrymore Picture

    Ethel Barrymore

    as Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan

  • Keefe Brasselle Picture

    Keefe Brasselle

    as Sgt. Maxie Klein

  • Gary Cooper Picture

    Gary Cooper

    as Texas

  • Nancy Reagan Picture

    Nancy Reagan

    as Miss Coleman

  • Van Johnson Picture

    Van Johnson

    as Rev. Adam Burch

  • Gene Kelly Picture

    Gene Kelly

    as Icarus Xenophon

  • Janet Leigh Picture

    Janet Leigh

    as Rosa Szabo Xenophon

  • Marjorie Main Picture

    Marjorie Main

    as Mrs. Wrenley

  • Fredric March Picture

    Fredric March

    as Joe Esposito

  • George Murphy Picture

    George Murphy

    as Mr. Patrick Callaghan

  • William Powell Picture

    William Powell

    as Professor

  • S.Z. Sakall Picture

    S.Z. Sakall

    as Stefan Szabo

  • Lewis Stone Picture

    Lewis Stone

    as Church Sexton

  • James Whitmore Picture

    James Whitmore

    as Mr. Stacey

  • Keenan Wynn Picture

    Keenan Wynn

    as Michael Fisher

  • Elisabeth Risdon Picture

    Elisabeth Risdon

    as Diner on Train (uncredited)

  • Sharon McManus Picture

    Sharon McManus

    as Sam Szabo

  • Angela Clarke Picture

    Angela Clarke

    as Mama Esposito

  • Robert Hyatt Picture

    Robert Hyatt

    as Joseph Esposito

  • John Ericson Picture

    John Ericson

    as Naval Ensign (uncredited)

  • Louis Calhern Picture

    Louis Calhern

    as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

  • Leon Ames Picture

    Leon Ames

    as Secret Service Man

  • Benny Burt Picture

    Benny Burt

    as Soda Jerk (uncredited)

  • George Conrad Picture

    George Conrad

    as Greek Athlete (uncredited)

  • Don Gordon Picture

    Don Gordon

    as Mervin (uncredited)

  • A. Cameron Grant Picture

    A. Cameron Grant

    as Proprietor of Inn (uncredited)

  • Fred Santley Picture

    Fred Santley

    as Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited)

  • Dolly Arriaga Picture

    Dolly Arriaga

    as Concetta Esposito (uncredited)