Tales of Manhattan
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Synopsis
Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.
Top Cast
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Charles Boyer
Paul Orman
Rita Hayworth
Ethel Halloway
Ginger Rogers
Diane
Henry Fonda
George
Charles Laughton
Charles Smith
Edward G. Robinson
Larry Browne
Paul Robeson
Luke
Ethel Waters
Esther
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Reverend Lazarus
Thomas Mitchell
John Halloway
Eugene Pallette
Luther
Cesar Romero
Harry Wilson
Gail Patrick
Ellen
Roland Young
Edgar
Marion Martin
Squirrel
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Smith
Victor Francen
Arturo Bellini
George Sanders
Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- László Görög, Samuel Hoffenstein, Ben Hecht, Donald Ogden Stewart, Lamar Trotti, László Vadnay, Henry Blankfort, Ladislas Fodor, Alan Campbell, Ferenc Molnár
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Tales of Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
László Görög, Samuel Hoffenstein, Ben Hecht, Donald Ogden Stewart, Lamar Trotti, László Vadnay, Henry Blankfort, Ladislas Fodor, Alan Campbell, Ferenc Molnár
Sol Kaplan
Joseph Walker
Robert Bischoff
Sam Spiegel, Boris Morros
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
László Görög
Writer
Samuel Hoffenstein
Writer
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Ben Hecht
Writer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Donald Ogden Stewart
Writer
Lamar Trotti
Writer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Sam Spiegel
Producer
László Vadnay
Writer
Henry Blankfort
Writer
Ladislas Fodor
Writer
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Alan Campbell
Writer
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Manhattan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales of Manhattan about?
Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.
Who directed Tales of Manhattan?
Tales of Manhattan was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in Tales of Manhattan?
The principal cast of Tales of Manhattan includes Charles Boyer, Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton.
When was Tales of Manhattan released and how long is it?
Tales of Manhattan was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales of Manhattan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales of Manhattan was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales of Manhattan?
Tales of Manhattan holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).