Man About Town
“Behind the scenes of Washington intrigue- this drawing room diplomat investigated foreign affairs through love affairs- until he succumbed to the charms of a beautiful woman.”
Synopsis
In a plan to trap potential enemy spies in Washington, an American secret agent sets up a gambling house. He soon finds himself in a rivalry with his old friend the British ambassador over a beautiful Hungarian woman, and it leads to espionage, blackmail and murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Gordon
- Original Title
- Man About Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Leon Gordon, Denison Clift
James Wong Howe
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
David Cox
Costume Design
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
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 Man About Town
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What is Man About Town about?
In a plan to trap potential enemy spies in Washington, an American secret agent sets up a gambling house. He soon finds himself in a rivalry with his old friend the British ambassador over a beautiful Hungarian woman, and it leads to espionage, blackmail and murder.
Who directed Man About Town?
Man About Town was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Man About Town?
The principal cast of Man About Town includes Warner Baxter, Karen Morley, Conway Tearle, Alan Mowbray, Leni Stengel.
When was Man About Town released and how long is it?
Man About Town was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Is Man About Town based on a book or true story?
Man About Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Denison Clift".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man About Town?
Man About Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).