Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
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Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Gary CooperLongfellow Deeds
- Jean ArthurBabe Bennett
- George BancroftMacWade
- Lionel StanderCornelius Cobb
- Douglass DumbrilleJohn Cedar
- Raymond WalburnWalter
- H.B. WarnerJudge May
- Ruth DonnellyMabel Dawson
- Walter CatlettMorrow
- John WrayFarmer
- Stanley AndrewsJames Cedar (uncredited)
- Irving BaconFrank (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Riskin
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: quick answers
Is Mr. Deeds Goes to Town worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 420 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Mr. Deeds Goes to Town have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Deeds Goes to Town on?
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?
If you liked Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, try Breakfast at Tiffany's, It Could Happen to You, Tramps.
Who directed Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, George Bancroft.