Mr. Washington Goes to Town
1942, English. Directed by Jed Buell & William Beaudine.
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While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jed BuellDirector
- William BeaudineDirector
- Mantan MorelandSchenectady Washington
- F.E. MillerWallingford Montgomery
- Marguerite WhittenLady Queenie
- Maceo Bruce SheffieldBrutus Blake
- Arthur RayJ. Bennington Blackstone, crooked lawyer
- Zerita Stepteau[as Zerita Steptoe] Mrs. Blake
- Monte HawleyJose Don Juan Romero Jefferson Stiletto
- Cleo DesmondOld Crone Hotel Resident
- Clarence MoorehouseThe Gorilla
- Vernon McCallaInvisible Man
- John Lester JohnsonBodyless Head
- Florence O'BrienChambermaid
Details
- Released
- 9 May 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Weems, Lex Neal
- Budget
- $15K
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How long is Mr. Washington Goes to Town?
Mr. Washington Goes to Town runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Washington Goes to Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Washington Goes to Town on?
Mr. Washington Goes to Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Washington Goes to Town?
If you liked Mr. Washington Goes to Town, try Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cinderfella, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost.
Who directed Mr. Washington Goes to Town?
Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942) was directed by Jed Buell and William Beaudine and stars Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Marguerite Whitten.