

Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
1938-02-26 · 10 min · ★ 7.3
A satirical visualization of strange and forgotten, but (at that time) nevertheless still existing laws in the U.S.A.
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- Directors
- Buster Keaton
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
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- Status
- Released
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Carey WilsonNarrator
Betty BlytheMrs. Himber (uncredited)
William BaileyHusband in Courtroom (uncredited)
Marie BlakeMrs. Streetwood (uncredited)
Chester CluteHenry Barber (uncredited)
Grace GoodallMrs. Brown (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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