The Whole Town's Talking (1935) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Whole Town's Talking (1935) — Ordinary man-in-the-street Arthur Ferguson Jones leads a very straightforward life. Streaming on Amazon...
The Whole Town's Talking (1935) Storyline
Ordinary man-in-the-street Arthur Ferguson Jones leads a very straightforward life. He's never late for work and nothing interesting ever happens to him. One day everything changes: he oversleeps and is fired as an example, he's then mistaken for evil criminal killer Mannion and is arrested. The resemblance is so striking that the police give him a special pass to avoid a similar mistake. The real Mannion sees the opportunity to steal the pass and move around freely and chaos results.
Full Cast & Crew
- Edward G. Robinson as Arthur Ferguson 'Jonesy' Jones / 'Killer' Mannion
- Jean Arthur as Wilhelmina 'Bill' Clark
- Arthur Hohl as Det. Sgt. Michael F. Boyle
- James Donlan as Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe
- Arthur Byron as Spencer
- Wallace Ford as Healy
- Donald Meek as Hoyt
- Etienne Girardot as Seaver
- Edward Brophy as 'Slugs' Martin
- Paul Harvey as 'J.G.' Carpenter
- J. Farrell MacDonald as Prison Warden (uncredited)
- Ralph Remley as Sam Dixon
- Joe Sawyer as Mannion's Thug (uncredited)
- Lucille Ball as Bank Employee (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers as Miss Gower (uncredited)
Why Watch The Whole Town's Talking?
The Vibe: The Whole Town's Talking is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and crime movie from 1935. Directed by John Ford, and starring Edward G. Robinson, Jean Arthur, Arthur Hohl Ordinary man-in-the-street Arthur Ferguson Jones leads a very straightforward life.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, The Whole Town's Talking retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with crime elements, The Whole Town's Talking deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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