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Man About Town

Play trailer Poster for Man About Town 1939,  1h 25m,  Musical/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Broadway producer Bob Temple (Jack Benny) brings his show to the London stage. In the midst of business, the producer must also deal with his unrequited love for the show's star singer, Diana (Dorothy Lamour), who fails to take him seriously. In an attempt to catch Diana's eye, Bob woos Lady Arlington (Binnie Barnes), who warmly receives his advances in an attempt to make her neglectful husband (Edward Arnold) jealous. Bob's plan goes awry when he faces violent retaliation from the husband.

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J. Cullen Fentress California Eagle Oct 30, 2019
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Mark Sandrich

Director

Jack Benny

Bob Temple

Dorothy Lamour

Diana Wilson

Edward Arnold

Sir John Arlington

Binnie Barnes

Lady Arlington

Monty Woolley

Henri Dubois

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Man About Town

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Synopsis Broadway producer Bob Temple (Jack Benny) brings his show to the London stage. In the midst of business, the producer must also deal with his unrequited love for the show's star singer, Diana (Dorothy Lamour), who fails to take him seriously. In an attempt to catch Diana's eye, Bob woos Lady Arlington (Binnie Barnes), who warmly receives his advances in an attempt to make her neglectful husband (Edward Arnold) jealous. Bob's plan goes awry when he faces violent retaliation from the husband.
Director
Mark Sandrich
Producer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
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