Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
A warm, witty Depression-era fable that balances screwball romance with earnest social critique, leaving you charmed and thoughtful.
- About
- 1936 film directed by Frank Capra
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1936
- Runtime
- 115 min
A warm, witty Depression-era fable that balances screwball romance with earnest social critique, leaving you charmed and thoughtful.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 2 | |
| Horror | 0 | |
| Humour | 6 | |
| Realism | 6 | |
| Romance | 6 | |
| Tension | 4 | |
| Darkness | 3 | |
| Complexity | 4 | |
| Emotional weight | 6 |
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