The Talk of the Town (1942)

The Talk of the Town (1942)

Screen comedy so gay... drama so thrilling... love so exciting, it will be the talk of YOUR town! 1942-08-20 United States of America 118 Min. PG-13
7.3 99 votes

Overview

Wrongfully jailed for arson, political activist Leopold Dilg escapes and takes refuge at the house of his childhood friend, Nora, unaware that she has recently rented it to a high-principled lawyer. Hilarity ensues as Nora tries to hide Leopold's identity from Professor Lightcap, while the two men enjoy spirited debates about their conflicting views of law.

Cast

Cary Grant is Leopold Dilg
Leopold Dilg
Jean Arthur is Nora Shelley
Nora Shelley
Ronald Colman is Michael Lightcap
Michael Lightcap
Edgar Buchanan is Sam Yates
Glenda Farrell is Regina Bush
Regina Bush
Charles Dingle is Andrew Holmes
Andrew Holmes
Emma Dunn is Mrs. Shelley
Mrs. Shelley
Rex Ingram is Tilney
Leonid Kinskey is Jan Pulaski
Jan Pulaski
Tom Tyler is Clyde Bracken
Clyde Bracken
Don Beddoe is Police Chief
Police Chief
William Benedict is Western Union Boy (uncredited)
Western Union Boy (uncredited)