On May 28, 1957, the American film industry saw the release of “A Face in the Crowd,” a drama that would not only mark the debut of several soon-to-be major Hollywood stars but also put the small town of Piggott, Arkansas, on the map. Directed by Elia Kazan and based on Budd Schulberg’s short story “Your Arkansas Traveler,” the film presents a compelling narrative rooted in the heart of northeast Arkansas.