# The Talk of the Town (1942)

> An escaped radical, an idealistic housekeeper, and a detached law professor turn a New England summer rental into a battleground over romance, law, and justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13765

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Edgar Buchanan, Glenda Farrell, Charles Dingle, Emma Dunn, Rex Ingram
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035417/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sincere, breezy, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A summer of unexpected guests leads to romance, intrigue, and a fight for justice.

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