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The Talk of the Town
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The Talk of the Town

1942 · 118 min Comedy Drama Romance
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Hilarity ensues when a falsely accused fugitive from justice hides at the house of his childhood friend, which she has recently rented to a high-principled law teacher.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: George Stevens

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Leopold Dilg

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Nora Shelley

Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

Michael Lightcap

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Sam Yates

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Regina Bush

Charles Dingle

Charles Dingle

Andrew Holmes

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Shelley

Rex Ingram

Rex Ingram

Tilney

Leonid Kinskey

Leonid Kinskey

Jan Pulaski

Tom Tyler

Tom Tyler

Clyde Bracken

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