The Town Went Wild
Synopsis
Comedy concerning two feuding fathers dealing with the shocking news that their sons were switched at birth, meaning that one of their daughters is about to marry her own brother.
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Freddie Bartholomew
David Conway
Jimmy Lydon
Bob Harrison
Edward Everett Horton
Everett Conway
Tom Tully
Henry Harrison
Jill Browning
Carol Harrison
Minna Gombell
Marian Harrison
Maude Eburne
Judge Bingle
Charles Halton
Mr. Tweedle
Ruth Lee
Lucille Conway
Roberta Smith
Millie Walker
Ferris Taylor
Mr. Walker
Jimmy Conlin
Lemuel Jones, Justice of the Peace
Monte Collins
Oscar, Public Defender
Olin Howland
Bit Part
Charles Middleton
Sam, Midvale District Attorney
Emmett Lynn
The Watchman
Dorothy Vaughan
Nurse Irma Reeves
Will Wright
Judge Harry Schrank (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard B. Roth, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
- Original Title
- The Town Went Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Roth-Greene-Rouse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
Bernard B. Roth, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Town Went Wild
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What is The Town Went Wild about?
Comedy concerning two feuding fathers dealing with the shocking news that their sons were switched at birth, meaning that one of their daughters is about to marry her own brother.
Who directed The Town Went Wild?
The Town Went Wild was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in The Town Went Wild?
The principal cast of The Town Went Wild includes Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Edward Everett Horton, Tom Tully, Jill Browning.
When was The Town Went Wild released and how long is it?
The Town Went Wild was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Town Went Wild?
The Town Went Wild holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).