The Talk of the Town
1942, English. Directed by George Stevens.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Cary GrantLeopold Dilg
- Jean ArthurNora Shelley
- Ronald ColmanMichael Lightcap
- Edgar BuchananSam Yates
- Glenda FarrellRegina Bush
- Charles DingleAndrew Holmes
- Emma DunnMrs. Shelley
- Rex IngramTilney
- Leonid KinskeyJan Pulaski
- Tom TylerClyde Bracken
- Don BeddoePolice Chief
- William BenedictWestern Union Boy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irwin Shaw, Sidney Buchman, Sidney Harmon
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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The Talk of the Town: quick answers
Is The Talk of the Town worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Talk of the Town have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Talk of the Town. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Talk of the Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Talk of the Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Talk of the Town on?
The Talk of the Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Talk of the Town?
If you liked The Talk of the Town, try The Invite, Sidewalks of New York, Enemies, a Love Story.
Who directed The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town (1942) was directed by George Stevens and stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman.