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The Talk of the Town

An escaped prisoner has to prove his innocence to a stuffy law professor with the help of a spirited school teacher.

Director

George Stevens

Year

Genre

comedy, drama, romance

Box Office

N/A

Production

N/A

Awards

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 7 nominations total

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Leopold Dilg

Nora Shelley

Professor Michael Lightcap

Sam Yates

Regina Bush

Andrew Holmes

Mrs. Shelley

Tilney

Jan Pulaski

Clyde Bracken

Police Chief

Supreme Court Spectator

Schoolgirl Noticing Beard

Townswoman

Townsman

Holger Bendixen

Western Union Boy

William 'Billy' Benedict

Mrs. Pulaski

Desk Sergeant

Donald Forrester

Secretary

Reporter

Usher

Reporter

Nightclub Waiter

McGuire

Waiter at Regina's Shop

Cop on Stairs

Detective

Senator James Boyd

Townsman

Cameraman with Forrester

Townsman

Sheriff with Hounds

Man

Townsman

Sergeant

Mob Member Carrying Rope

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian

Townsman

Vendor

Townsman

Man

Baseball Player

Police Sergeant

Henry, Photographer

Workman

Townsman

Lindy Dancer

Jailer Overpowered by Dilg

Nightclub Patron

First Policeman

Townsman

Supreme Court Doorkeeper

Courtroom Spectator

Supreme Court Spectator

Townsman

Eddie, Moving Man

Detective

Sergeant At Arms

Townsman

Jake

Townsman at Ballgame

Headwaiter at Nightclub

Reporter

Schoolgirl Noticing Beard

Townsman

Charles St. George

Policeman in Station Wagon

District Attorney Scott

Frank M. Thomas

Operator

Townsman

Townswoman

Townsman at Ballgame

Townsman

Moving Man

Deputy Sheriff

Judge Grunstadt

Hound Keeper

Lee 'Lasses' White

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Schoolgirl Noticing Beard Leopold Dilg Sam Yates Nora Shelley Regina Bush

I'm convinced that this fire
was deliberately set. - The Talk of the Town

I'm convinced that this fire was deliberately set.

- Miss Shelley--
- One move and I'll brain you. - The Talk of the Town

- Miss Shelley-- - One move and I'll brain you.

Excuse me. - The Talk of the Town

Nothing It's just killing me that's all - The Talk of the Town

Nothing It's just killing me that's all

There's a certain nervous impulsive quality about you - The Talk of the Town

There's a certain nervous impulsive quality about you

I forgot my hat and coat. - The Talk of the Town

I forgot my hat and coat.

It's a form of self expression - The Talk of the Town

It's a form of self expression

I was wondering if I could borrow
a pair of your pajamas. - The Talk of the Town

I was wondering if I could borrow a pair of your pajamas.

Oh, thank you so much. - The Talk of the Town

Oh, thank you so much.

Hello, is Mr. Yates there? - The Talk of the Town

Hello, is Mr. Yates there?

Hey! Hey, get back in there. - The Talk of the Town

Hey! Hey, get back in there.

Hello, is Mr. Yates there? - The Talk of the Town

Hello, is Mr. Yates there?

He's the only honest man in town and they want to hang him - The Talk of the Town

He's the only honest man in town and they want to hang...

I've rented this house and I don't want a lot of policemen in it or truckmen - The Talk of the Town

I've rented this house and I don't want a lot of...

I can't hang around here Lightcap's ordered me out - The Talk of the Town

I can't hang around here Lightcap's ordered me out

Miss Shelley,
the coffeepot is about to explode. - The Talk of the Town

Miss Shelley, the coffeepot is about to explode.

- Would you like some hot coffee?
- Thank you. - The Talk of the Town

- Would you like some hot coffee? - Thank you.

Judging by the last 12 hours - The Talk of the Town

Judging by the last 12 hours

That is taking the law into your own hands - The Talk of the Town

That is taking the law into your own hands

Come on tell me - The Talk of the Town

Come on tell me

I tracked you down
because the news I have for you - The Talk of the Town

I tracked you down because the news I have for you

I came to say that the president
would be pleased to appoint you - The Talk of the Town

I came to say that the president would be pleased to appoint...

This is not your egg morning. - The Talk of the Town

This is not your egg morning.

Conduct the law on sentimentality and you will have violence and disorder - The Talk of the Town

Conduct the law on sentimentality and you will have violence...

With these indoor habits of yours you've got the complexion of gravel - The Talk of the Town

With these indoor habits of yours you've got the...

Thanks for lending me these slippers.
It's been a relief. - The Talk of the Town

Thanks for lending me these slippers. It's been a relie...

- That house there was built in 1740.
- Yes, yes. - The Talk of the Town

- That house there was built in 1740. - Yes, yes.

- Any time you're ready, Joseph.
- One minute! - The Talk of the Town

- Any time you're ready, Joseph. - One minute!

- Oh, Leopold.
- Nora, I'm sorry, but-- - The Talk of the Town

- Oh, Leopold. - Nora, I'm sorry, but--

He's up there. Come on. - The Talk of the Town

He's up there. Come on.

Does Mr. Lightcap live here? - The Talk of the Town

Does Mr. Lightcap live here?

Mr. Lightcap! - The Talk of the Town

Pardon me, sir, are you the doctor? - The Talk of the Town

Pardon me, sir, are you the doctor?

Mr. Lightcap. - The Talk of the Town

I'm in mourning It's a great hardship because I like to get around - The Talk of the Town

I'm in mourning It's a great hardship because I...

You dance divinely, Miss Bush. - The Talk of the Town

You dance divinely, Miss Bush.

Stop saying Leopold like that tenderly - The Talk of the Town

Stop saying Leopold like that tenderly

I know just how you feel - The Talk of the Town

I know just how you feel

Tilney I'm very hungry - The Talk of the Town

Tilney I'm very hungry

Leopold, will you do me a favor
and sit on the floor? - The Talk of the Town

Leopold, will you do me a favor and sit on the floor?

- What's the matter?
- Where you going? - The Talk of the Town

- What's the matter? - Where you going?

Thanks. If you hear of a good opening
in a nice business, let me know. - The Talk of the Town

Thanks. If you hear of a good opening in a nice business, le...

- Leopold.
- What? - The Talk of the Town

- Leopold. - What?

Well, Miss Shelley, on to Boston. - The Talk of the Town

Well, Miss Shelley, on to Boston.

Any mail for John A. Smith? - The Talk of the Town

Any mail for John A. Smith?

Three hours. My feet are tired.
Can't we go someplace for coffee? - The Talk of the Town

Three hours. My feet are tired. Can't we go someplace f...

Mr. Bracken. - The Talk of the Town

They laughed at the Bracken story. - The Talk of the Town

They laughed at the Bracken story.

- What's that?
- Mob. Parade. - The Talk of the Town

- What's that? - Mob. Parade.

- Where is he?
- Where's who? - The Talk of the Town

- Where is he? - Where's who?

The state will tolerate
only one verdict from this jury. - The Talk of the Town

The state will tolerate only one verdict from this jury.

This is your law and your finest possession It makes you free - The Talk of the Town

This is your law and your finest possession It makes you...

- Clyde Bracken, judge.
- Bracken? - The Talk of the Town

- Clyde Bracken, judge. - Bracken?

Could you tell me where I could find
Professor Lightcap, please? - The Talk of the Town

Could you tell me where I could find Professor Lightcap, ple...

You look wonderful, sir. - The Talk of the Town

You look wonderful, sir.

A dream of 20 years come true More happiness than any man deserves - The Talk of the Town

A dream of 20 years come true More happiness than any man...

You see Look at me - The Talk of the Town

You see Look at me

Far from Sweetbrook? Never. - The Talk of the Town

Far from Sweetbrook? Never.

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An escaped prisoner has to prove his innocence to a stuffy law professor with the help of a spirited school teacher.

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Director: George Stevens

Writer: Irwin Shaw, Sidney Buchman, Dale Van Every

Production: N/A

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Year: 1942

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 7.5

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 20 Aug 1942

Awards: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 7 nominations total

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