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The Talk of the Town

1942 · 118 min

A warm, witty screwball comedy with a serious heart, blending romance and courtroom drama into an effortlessly charming escape.

Tagline: Three people who make life more exciting... love more precious... laughter more joyous!
Overview: Hilarity ensues when a falsely accused fugitive from justice hides at the house of his childhood friend, which she has recently rented to a high-principled law teacher.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Justice, love, friendship, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
love
friendship
class
morality
Places: small town
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild