This is a wonderful film and one of my 'Sunday Afternoon' treats. All three of the leads are firing on all cylinders and it's difficult to take your eyes off the screen. This courtroom ending has an almost magical quality and the final few seconds is a real surprise. Full marks all round!
This was the second film in a three-picture deal George Stevens did for Columbia in the early 1940s. All three films were wonderful. This film, along with "The More the Merrier" (1943) were nominated for Best Picture. The first film was the two-handkerchief weepie, "Penny Serenade." I think, of the three, "The Talk of the Town," is my favorite. Not only does it have three wonderful stars in Jean Arthur, Cary Grant and Ronald Colman, but it is a tremendously interesting and gutsy script. The U.S. was just getting involved with the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. There were various shades of paranoia all over the land. Japanse-Americans were off to camps just for being of Japanese descent. Yet this film talks knowingly and knowledgeably of all aspects of the law, especially as it applies to innocent until proven guilty and, especially, mob violence. It's too bad there's only a small clip here. If possible, get your hands on this film. I love 1942's Best Picture winner, "Mrs. Miniver." I adore "Yankee Doodle Dandy," especially the dynamic Jimmy Cagney. But watch this film from start to finish and argue with yourself that this film was way ahead of it's time. If there had been justice, George Stevens would have walked away with the Best Picture prize.
William Snyder >< >< Thanks 4 the tip on Mrs. Miniver. Thanks also 4 your thoughtful remarks, I also admire George Stevens work with "The Talk of The Town." >
Have seen penny serenade. Heart wrenching. Have seen the more the merrier. Sweet and frothy. Was doing a RUclips sweep for Ronald Colman material. My 1st exposure to this movie.
This movie should be watched by every member of the Supreme Court and every subsequent judge that is selected thereafter. They all need to be reminded why they are there and not continue to be the circus they've become.
If only Supreme Court Judge Scallia was still alive.. This entire fiasco would have never been able to be played out because he had already greenlighted our inheritance to be released and corrupt judges on the take and lawyers who cared nothing for humanity's freedom sold U.S. down the drain. I pray EVERYONE can now take solace in knowing the truth will prevail and our nation shall be set free!
@@mallenjm252 Justice Scalia the textualist was the diametric opposite of what Justice Lightcap became in this movie. He agreed with Leopold that the spirit of the law is just as important as the letter of the law. Last I read, it was Thomas and Alito on the take from wealthy benefactors.
A good clip, but you should have started it with the prior scene in which the Judge adjures the girl to go with the other guy with the words, "Leopold, my reckless friend, here's love and companionship forever."
Just finished watching this with my parents. My mum and I were disappointed Nora didn't end up with The Professor. I feel the only reason this ended with Nora and Leopald is because Jean Arthur / Cary Grant were so popular together, so the audience at the time would have expected them to be the final couple.
An alternate ending with her ending up with Colman was actually filmed. Director Stevens left it up to test audiences to decide which ending they liked best. But I agree with you. I always wish they'd gone with the other ending.
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This is a wonderful film and one of my 'Sunday Afternoon' treats. All three of the leads are firing on all cylinders and it's difficult to take your eyes off the screen. This courtroom ending has an almost magical quality and the final few seconds is a real surprise. Full marks all round!
Love this ending. She belonged with Leopold. Cary Grant is so handsome!
They do not get any cuter than Jean Arthur in those days
my favorite happy end ever
Ending from the "Sex and the City 2" movie, that Carrie & Big were watching. 💜📺💜
That’s true! I’m sure glad I’m not the only one who remembers!! 📺 ❤️ lol😅
The quote he said about stubborn women being a curse lol
This was the second film in a three-picture deal George Stevens did for Columbia in the early 1940s. All three films were wonderful. This film, along with "The More the Merrier" (1943) were nominated for Best Picture. The first film was the two-handkerchief weepie, "Penny Serenade." I think, of the three, "The Talk of the Town," is my favorite. Not only does it have three wonderful stars in Jean Arthur, Cary Grant and Ronald Colman, but it is a tremendously interesting and gutsy script. The U.S. was just getting involved with the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. There were various shades of paranoia all over the land. Japanse-Americans were off to camps just for being of Japanese descent. Yet this film talks knowingly and knowledgeably of all aspects of the law, especially as it applies to innocent until proven guilty and, especially, mob violence. It's too bad there's only a small clip here. If possible, get your hands on this film. I love 1942's Best Picture winner, "Mrs. Miniver." I adore "Yankee Doodle Dandy," especially the dynamic Jimmy Cagney. But watch this film from start to finish and argue with yourself that this film was way ahead of it's time. If there had been justice, George Stevens would have walked away with the Best Picture prize.
William Snyder >< >< Thanks 4 the tip on Mrs. Miniver. Thanks also 4 your thoughtful remarks, I also admire George Stevens work with "The Talk of The Town." >
Have seen penny serenade. Heart wrenching. Have seen the more the merrier. Sweet and frothy.
Was doing a RUclips sweep for Ronald Colman material. My 1st exposure to this movie.
This movie should be watched by every member of the Supreme Court and every subsequent judge that is selected thereafter. They all need to be reminded why they are there and not continue to be the circus they've become.
If only Supreme Court Judge Scallia was still alive.. This entire fiasco would have never been able to be played out because he had already greenlighted our inheritance to be released and corrupt judges on the take and lawyers who cared nothing for humanity's freedom sold U.S. down the drain.
I pray EVERYONE can now take solace in knowing the truth will prevail and our nation shall be set free!
@@mallenjm252 I'm sure our prayers will be answered an sooner than we think.
@@mallenjm252 Justice Scalia the textualist was the diametric opposite of what Justice Lightcap became in this movie. He agreed with Leopold that the spirit of the law is just as important as the letter of the law. Last I read, it was Thomas and Alito on the take from wealthy benefactors.
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A good clip, but you should have started it with the prior scene in which the Judge adjures the girl to go with the other guy with the words, "Leopold, my reckless friend, here's love and companionship forever."
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I loved this movie... but prefer an alternate ending w/JA running off with RC... that's what I would have done. :-)
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Just finished watching this with my parents. My mum and I were disappointed Nora didn't end up with The Professor.
I feel the only reason this ended with Nora and Leopald is because Jean Arthur / Cary Grant were so popular together, so the audience at the time would have expected them to be the final couple.
An alternate ending with her ending up with Colman was actually filmed. Director Stevens left it up to test audiences to decide which ending they liked best. But I agree with you. I always wish they'd gone with the other ending.
I wanted her to go with Ronald Colman, far better looking and gorgeous.
I wanted her to be with ronald colemans character😕
Jean Arthur should have gone off with Ronald Colman - they had so much more chemistry together than Cary Grant.