THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING
Edward G. Robinson does double duty as "Jonesy" Jones, a mild-mannered clerk, and "Killer" Mannion, a gangster recently escaped from prison with whom Jonesy unfortunately shares a remarkable resemblance. A breakthrough film for Jean Arthur, who plays the wisecracking coworker for whom Jonesy secretly pines, finally establishing the screen persona that would make her a star. Director John Ford shows off his chops with this energetic urban comedy, working from a clever script by ace screenwriters Robert Riskin (IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT) and Jo Swerling (PLATINUM BLONDE). DIR/PROD John Ford; SCR Robert Riskin, Jo Swerling. US, 1935, b&w, 93 min. NOT RATED
AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 93 Minutes
Opening Date: Saturday, February 03, 2024
Genre: Crime comedy
