True to Life

Plot Summary

A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins to feel guilty about his charade when he falls in love with the family's pretty older daughter.

Top Cast

Mary Martin Bonnie Porter

Franchot Tone Fletcher Marvin

Dick Powell Link Ferris

Victor Moore Pop Porter

Mabel Paige Mom Porter