What is the law? It's a gun pointed at somebody's head. All depends upon which end of the...
The Talk of the Town
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.
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The Talk of the Town
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 20, 1942
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
User Score
73%
Original Title
The Talk of the Town
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Director
George Stevens
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Description
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.