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A fugitive, a law professor and a schoolteacher form an unlikely trio in this classic screwball comedy. Nominated for 7 Oscars, the film stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman.
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- George Stevens
- Approved
- Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman
The Talk of the Town is a 1942 American comedy-drama film directed by George Stevens and starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Ronald Colman, with a supporting cast featuring Edgar Buchanan and Glenda Farrell. The screenplay was written by Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman (adaptation by Dale Van Every) from a story by Sidney Harmon.
- $1 million
- George Stevens, Fred Guiol
A wrongfully convicted arsonist (Cary Grant) escapes from prison and hides in the home of an old friend (Jean Arthur), who also attracts a legal expert (Ronald Colman). The film is a witty and timely commentary on justice, corruption, and romance.
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- Cary Grant
- George Stevens
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
A classic romantic comedy starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman. An escaped prisoner and a law professor compete for the affections of a schoolteacher in this witty and charming film.
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Find out who starred in the classic drama film The Talk of the Town, directed by George Stevens and written by Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman. See the full cast and crew list, including Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Edgar Buchanan and more.
A comedy-thriller-romance film about a law professor, a school teacher, and an activist who hide an escaped arsonist in their home. The film explores themes of justice, law, and love in suburban America.
The Talk of the Town is directed by George Stevens and Stevens co-produces with Fred Guiol. It's adapted by Dale Van Every, Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman from a story by Sidney Harmon. It stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Rex Ingram and Edgar Buchanan.