The Talk of the Town
Synopsis
Her strict upbringing is driving Genevra French (Dorothy Phillips) crazy, so when she gets her hand on a book called "How to Attract the Opposite Sex," she takes its advice to heart. She uses her newly found wiles on Lawrence Tabor (William Stowell) and gets him to marry her. Only after the wedding does she tell him she married him just to get away from her family, and that she intends to do exactly as she pleases.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Holubar
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Holubar, Harold Vickers
- Original Title
- The Talk of the Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Holubar
Allen Holubar, Harold Vickers
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Holubar
Writer
Allen Holubar
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 Talk of the Town
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What is The Talk of the Town about?
Her strict upbringing is driving Genevra French (Dorothy Phillips) crazy, so when she gets her hand on a book called "How to Attract the Opposite Sex," she takes its advice to heart. She uses her newly found wiles on Lawrence Tabor (William Stowell) and gets him to marry her. Only after the wedding does she tell him she married him just to get away from her family, and that she intends to do exactly as she pleases.
Who directed The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town was directed by Allen Holubar.
Who stars in The Talk of the Town?
The principal cast of The Talk of the Town includes Dorothy Phillips, George Fawcett, Clarissa Selwynne, William Stowell, Lon Chaney.
When was The Talk of the Town released and how long is it?
The Talk of the Town was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).