The Cummington Story
1945
Documentary Drama
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Cast
Clifton L. Sears as Blind Organist
Sidney Meyers as Narrator (voice)
Crew
Lawrence Madison (Director of Photography)
Aaron Copland (Original Music Composer)
Frank Beckwith (Producer)
Robert Riskin (Producer)
Original Poster
The Cummington Story - Original Poster
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