Review of The Talk of the Town (1942) by Madeleine S — 29 Mar 2011

Good old wholesome fun. The Talk of the Town is hilarious, and by far one of my favorites.

This review of The Talk of the Town (1942) was written by Madeleine S on 29 Mar 2011.

The Talk of the Town has generally received very positive reviews.

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The serious philosophy and screwball comedy didn't really work for me in this movie, and as much as I adore the talents of Cary Grant, he's…

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By Stephanie F (353) on 14 Jan 2008

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