The contrivance of plot is compensated by one of the most genial casts in history. Full of wonderful
bon mots, TOWN is acted with comic fervor by Grant, Arthur, and Colman.
Colman plays a renowned law professor who wants to spend a quiet summer writing while he awaits an appointment to the Supreme Court. He takes lodgings in the home of Arthur, a schoolteacher, but Colman's summer proves to be anything but quiet. Grant, who has escaped from jail after being labeled
as the man behind a deadly factory fire, has taken refuge in the house as well. Arthur tells the bearded professor that Grant is the gardener, taking great care to protect Grant's secret. Colma...
Released:
1942
Rated:
NR
Length:
118 mins