Too Much Johnson
Synopsis
This film was not intended to stand by itself, but was designed as the cinematic aspect of Welles' Mercury Theatre stage presentation of William Gillette's 1894 comedy about a New York playboy who flees from the violent husband of his mistress and borrows the identity of a plantation owner in Cuba who is expecting the arrival of a mail order bride. The film component of the performance was ultimately never screened due to the absence of projection facilities at the venue. Long-believed to be lost, a workprint was discovered in 2008 and the film had its premiere in 2013.
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Augustus Billings (uncredited)
Virginia Nicolson
Lenore Faddish (uncredited)
Arlene Francis
Mrs. Dathis (uncredited)
Mary Wickes
Mrs. Battison (uncredited)
Orson Welles
Keystone Kop (uncredited)
John Houseman
Duelist (uncredited)
Edgar Barrier
Leon Dathis (uncredited)
Ruth Ford
Mrs. Billings (uncredited)
Eustace Wyatt
Francis Faddish (uncredited)
Guy Kingsley Poynter
Henry MacIntosh (uncredited)
George Duthie
Purser (uncredited)
Herbert Drake
Keystone Kop (uncredited)
Erskine Sanford
Frederick (uncredited)
Howard Smith
Joseph Johnson (uncredited)
Richard Wilson
Cabin Boy (uncredited)
Judy Holliday
(uncredited)
John Berry
(uncredited)
Marc Blitzstein
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belfort Entrevues Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Title
- Too Much Johnson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Mercury Theater
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, William Gillette
Harry Dunham, Paul Dunbar
William Alland, Richard Wilson, Orson Welles
Orson Welles, John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Welles
Director
William Alland
Editor
Orson Welles
Producer
Harry Dunham
Director of Photography
Richard Wilson
Editor
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Orson Welles
Editor
Paul Dunbar
Director of Photography
John Houseman
Producer
James Morcom
Production Design
Leo Van Witsen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Too Much Johnson.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Much Johnson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Too Much Johnson about?
This film was not intended to stand by itself, but was designed as the cinematic aspect of Welles' Mercury Theatre stage presentation of William Gillette's 1894 comedy about a New York playboy who flees from the violent husband of his mistress and borrows the identity of a plantation owner in Cuba who is expecting the arrival of a mail order bride. The film component of the performance was ultimately never screened due to the absence of projection facilities at the venue. Long-believed to be lost, a workprint was discovered in 2008 and the film had its premiere in 2013.
Who directed Too Much Johnson?
Too Much Johnson was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Too Much Johnson?
The principal cast of Too Much Johnson includes Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, Arlene Francis, Mary Wickes, Orson Welles.
When was Too Much Johnson released and how long is it?
Too Much Johnson was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.