Review of The Talk of the Town (1942) by Greg W — 02 Dec 2013

An enjoyable film which puts Cary Grant in the unusual position of not being the usual Cary Grant. Here he's a man falsely accused of arson for speaking out against the factory owner. Hiding out in Jean Arthur's house (she being one he had eyes on from High School onwards) but the problem is that the house is rented out to Law Professor Ronald Coleman.

This is a perfect blend of situational comedy and political commentary. All three play their roles superbly. A love triangle develops, with each man falling for Jean Arthur, yet both men respect each other tremendously and become good friends (one doesn't know the other is hiding from the law for half the movie).

It's a little slow to start, and might not be for everybody, but it's a good run nonetheless.