The Man from Toronto
“A joyously exciting romance, with a "catch" to it!”
Synopsis
According to the terms of a will two strangers must marry. Leila (Jessie Matthews) is an English widow, and Fergus (Ian Hunter) is a Canadian bachelor. Both are bequeathed a fortune, but there is a condition to receive it; the two must marry within a year. To aid matters, Leila disguises herself as Fergus' maid, and the two begin to fall in love. However, when Fergus discovers the truth, he is less than pleased by the deception.
Top Cast
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Jessie Matthews
Leslie Farrar
Ian Hunter
Fergus Wimbush
Frederick Kerr
Bunston
Benny Fields
Jonothan
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Hubbard
Kathleen Harrison
Martha
Herbert Lomas
Jake
Laurence Hanray
Duncan
Kenneth Kove
Vicar
Sybil Grove
Vicar's Wife
Percy Parsons
Hogbin
Bill Shine
Butcher's Delivery Boy
George Zucco
Squire
Cyril Smith
Gossiping Villager
George Benson
Villager
George Turner
Povey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sinclair Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Louis Levy
- Original Title
- The Man from Toronto
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sinclair Hill
W.P. Lipscomb
Louis Levy
Leslie Rowson
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Sinclair Hill
Director
W.P. Lipscomb
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Leslie Rowson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Movies That Mention Toronto
Not sure what it is about Toronto why movies are so seldom "set" there. But, Toronto does get mentioned. And, yes, we pronounce BOTH the first AND the second T.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Toronto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from Toronto about?
According to the terms of a will two strangers must marry. Leila (Jessie Matthews) is an English widow, and Fergus (Ian Hunter) is a Canadian bachelor. Both are bequeathed a fortune, but there is a condition to receive it; the two must marry within a year. To aid matters, Leila disguises herself as Fergus' maid, and the two begin to fall in love. However, when Fergus discovers the truth, he is less than pleased by the deception.
Who directed The Man from Toronto?
The Man from Toronto was directed by Sinclair Hill.
Who stars in The Man from Toronto?
The principal cast of The Man from Toronto includes Jessie Matthews, Ian Hunter, Frederick Kerr, Benny Fields, Margaret Yarde.
When was The Man from Toronto released and how long is it?
The Man from Toronto was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Toronto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Toronto was composed by Louis Levy.