The Talk of the Town
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Actor: Cary Grant, Edgar Buchanan, Glenda Farrell, Jean Arthur, Ronald ColmanBrand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown), Unknown; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Japanese (Subtitled); Georgian (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Black & White, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 118 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-02-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of The Talk of the Town
Movie Review: A Jean Arthur Marvel!
Summary: 5 Stars
There are four huge names billed on this film: Cary Grant, Ronald Coleman, Jean Arthur and George Stevens. Classic stars, classic film, with a great if unconventional screwball script.
The fact of the matter is, the vehicle is Jean Arthur's place and time to shine. She's one of the essential heroines of the Screwball genre and look no further than this film to see what makes her one of THE best. Arthur carries the duty of playing the adorable Nora Shelley, torn between the affections of two opposing, if adoring, politically wanted characters and while the part doesn't call for much more than that, brings depth and sincerity to her part as no one else could. Arthur's specialty, "her foghorn" of a voice, is especially charming be it her scolding herself for forgetting that it was "NO EGG DAY" for Ronald Coleman (if you haven't seen the scene yet, it's hilarious!) or her wry acidic comments on the absurd situation the three of them are in.
The plot, a tad bit long, is a mix of a Frank Capra-ish commentary on American politics/small town corruption, and the satirical bedroom farce touch of Leo McCarey. All in all, the film is thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding to watch.
Cary, skilled of course at playing all possible double entendres, brings another dimension to his acting in his role as the escaped convict. those not used to seeing a slightly darker image of Grant than the ones he portrays in his films of the 50s are in for a treat!
Ronald Coleman is admirable as the future justice of peace to be and it's easy to see why he was of such demand by the ladies. Quite the gentleman (though truthfully, would anyone prefer him over Cary Grant? Not sure in my humble opinion!)
It's most certainly worth the Amazon Price, but my say is take the whole Cary Grant Box set! As for the restoration, it's better than the free public domain quality, if not pristine clear. my only qualms is for the bare "special features" on the DVD. I wish there was more background of the production!
WATCH IT! It's worth your time and money! Yay for classics!
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