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Skirmish on the Home Front

1944-05-11 · 13 min · ★ 10.0

War · Drama

Promotional short extolling the virtues of the American government's wartime Economic Stabilization Plan.

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Directors
Charles Brackett
Production companies
US Office of War Information, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddHarry W. Average
Betty HuttonBetty HuttonEmily Average
William BendixWilliam BendixHerb Miller
Susan HaywardSusan HaywardMolly Miller

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