Man About Town (1939)
Movie 1h 25m ★ 4.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Released in 1939, Man About Town is a comedy and music movie. It is directed by Mark Sandrich. The cast includes Monty Woolley, Cecil Kellaway and Norman Ainsley. The running time is 1h 25m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Producer Bob Temple, who's brought an American show to London, loves his star Diana, but she won't take him seriously as a lover. To show her, he picks up stranger Lady Arlington, whose financier husband neglects her. On a weekend at the Arlington country house, Bob is used by both Lady A. and her friend to make their husbands jealous; this works all too well, and Bob is in danger from both husbands.
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Cast & crew
- Mark SandrichDirector
- Monty Woolleyas Henri Dubois
- Cecil Kellawayas Headwaiter (uncredited)
- Norman Ainsleyas Waiter #2 (uncredited)
- Jack Bennyas Bob Temple
- Dorothy Lamouras Diana Wilson
- Edward Arnoldas Sir John Arlington
- Binnie Barnesas Lady Arlington
- Isabel Jeansas Mme. Dubois
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Questions about Man About Town
- What genre is Man About Town?
- Man About Town is categorised as Comedy, Music.
- Who stars in Man About Town?
- Monty Woolley, Cecil Kellaway, Norman Ainsley, Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Man About Town?
- Mark Sandrich directed Man About Town.
- How long is Man About Town?
- Man About Town runs for 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- Is Man About Town worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Man About Town?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
