Tales of Manhattan (1942)
A formal tailcoat that gets passed from one owner to another affects each life in a significant way.
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Top Billed Cast
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Paul Orman -
Ethel Halloway -
Diane -
George -
Charles Smith -
Avery L. 'Larry' Browne -
Luke -
Esther -
Reverend Lazarus -
John Halloway -
Luther -
Harry Wilson -
Ellen -
Edgar -
'Squirrel'
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Director:
Julien DuvivierWriters:
Ben Hecht (original story and screenplay), Ferenc Molnár (original story and screenplay), Donald Ogden Stewart (original story and screenplay), Samuel Hoffenstein (original story and screenplay), Alan Campbell (original story and screenplay), Ladislas Fodor (original story and screenplay), László Vadnay (original story and screenplay), László Görög (original story and screenplay), Lamar Trotti (original story and screenplay), Henry Blankfort (original story and screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
This was Paul Robeson's last movie because he was disgusted with the stereotypical caricature of African - Americans. He hoped this film would be a realistic view of poor sharecroppers, but it was not. Note the idea of shared use of land, in effect, a Communist collective. This concept was inserted by Robeson, who was a follower of Communism. He was later blacklisted for his beliefs.
Quotes
Edgar:
He'll probably have double vision after he has this.
Diane:
What's that?
Edgar:
Um, a health drink.
Diane:
Judas! What's in it besides embalming fluid?
Edgar:
Tabasco sauce, spirits of ammonia, red pepper, brandy, and a jigger of milk.
Diane:
I suppose it's the milk that packs the wallop.
Edgar:
...
Goofs
At about 00:17:00 minutes, John Halloway (Thomas Mitchell) says: "Three years ago, I got an elk. There he is!" However, the animal head, mounted on the wall, that he points to is a stag, not an elk.
Crazy Credits
The following contains a restored sequence starring W.C. Fields which was not included in the original theatrical release of "Tales of Manhattan."
Alternate Versions
Some scenes featuring W.C. Fields were filmed but cut from the movie before release. The US video version restores this unseen footage. In this 9 minute sequence, Phil Silvers and Marcel Dalio played the Santelli Brothers who owned the used clothing store where Fields bought the dinner jacket. Margaret Dumont played a wealthy woman who hired Fields to give a lecture on the evils of alcohol. The J. Carroll Naish episode was filmed and substituted for the longer Fields episode after it was cut.
Soundtracks
Glory Day(uncredited)
Music by Ralph Rainger
Lyrics by Leo Robin
Sung by Paul Robeson
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
15 March 1943Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)
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