Movies and TvShows featuring "small-town-americana" theme.
When a law professor is suspected of murder, he finds himself hiding out in a small town and falling in love with a tenant while being pursued by a determined investigator. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the professor must navigate through the chaos and prove his innocence.
The Trouble with Girls is a comedy movie set in a small town in the 1920s. It follows the story of a small-town sheriff who faces various challenges, including dealing with alcoholic behavior, organizing a talent show, and addressing workers' rights. The movie also explores themes of friendship, justice, and romance.
True Heart Susie is a beautiful portrayal of love and self-sacrifice in a small town. Susie, a female protagonist, has an unrequited love for her childhood friend, who becomes a minister. Despite her own feelings, she selflessly helps him marry someone else. This heartwarming movie showcases the true essence of love and the sacrifices one makes for the happiness of others.
In a small town, a magician falls in love with an orphan and gets involved in a police standoff. As secrets are revealed and tensions rise, the protagonist must navigate a nonlinear timeline to uncover the truth.
Sitting Pretty is a comedy film from 1948 that tells the story of a man who takes on the role of a male babysitter. He is wrongly accused of sexual harassment, which leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and situations. The film explores themes of family relationships, small-town gossip, and suburban American life.
In the year 1948, a singer named Road House is framed for embezzlement. Seeking vengeance, she returns to the small town and gets involved in a romantic rivalry, leading to a barroom brawl and vindication.
In the small town of Holly Springs, a loafer becomes entangled in a murder plot and finds himself in a love triangle. As he tries to clear his name, he must navigate through a web of deception, gambling, and romantic rivalry.
Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.
In the small town of Hillsboro, teacher Bertram Cates is put on trial for teaching evolution in his classroom. The trial becomes a media frenzy, with renowned lawyer Henry Drummond defending Cates and Matthew Harrison Brady representing the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the town's deep-rooted beliefs are challenged, and the characters' motivations and ethics are revealed.
Featuring members of the 1931 National Champion football team from the University of Southern California Trojans, with team members Russell Saunders and Oscar "Dutch" Hendrian also cast in roles other than just team members.
Gangsters frame a boxer for murder when he refuses to throw a fight.
Lazybones is a movie set in a small town in 1925. The story revolves around a man who becomes embroiled in a scandal and uncovers a family secret. It explores themes of small-town gossip, family relationships, and the consequences of a domineering mother. The protagonist tries to vindicate himself while navigating the narrow-mindedness of the community.
When a murder occurs at a college campus, a janitor is wrongfully accused and must clear his name. With the help of his parole officer, he uncovers a web of secrets and corruption that reveal the true killer.
After the tragic loss of his son, a man returns to his small town seeking redemption. Along the way, he encounters a series of events involving crime, a car chase, and a psychic. Through these experiences, he grapples with guilt, grief, and the complexities of his past.
Charming, blithely amoral devil-may-care rogue Jesse Smith and peaceful, devout straight-arrow Mormon Lester O'Hara are estranged half brothers who are reunited after receiving a sizable inheritance from their deceased mother. The wildly contrasting mismatched duo get into all sorts of trouble while trying to claim said inheritance. Written by Woodyanders
The Howards of Virginia follows the lives of a wealthy Virginia family during the 18th century, highlighting their personal struggles, relationships, and involvement in historical events. The story explores themes of social snobbery, dysfunctional marriages, and the complexities of family dynamics. As the American Revolution looms, the Howard family must navigate their own personal challenges while also dealing with the larger political and social changes happening around them.
John and Tilly's happy marriage is ruined when Tilly's father finds out about the scandalous past of John's mother. John, unaware of his father-in-law's meddling, thinks Tilly has left him, and he leaves town. Her father leads Tilly to believe that John has died in an accident, and he pushes her to marry someone else.
Mary and her steady, Jack, have differing opinions on "the stage"-- Mary wishes to devote her life to the craft, while Jack strives to settle down and leave all that play-acting behind. When a traveling troupe that performs a Fall-of-Roman epic is ordered to strike, both Mary and Jack are called upon to participate in their stead.
After he's continually harrassed and bullied by his town's citizens, the orphaned teenage son of a notorious gunslinger takes flight and joins a gang of youthful outlaws.
A cowboy accused of robbery and murder escapes execution and becomes a notorious outlaw while searching for the real culprits.