Tales of Manhattan (1942)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Julien Duvivier
Writing:
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Lamar Trotti
- Ben Hecht
Stars:
Release Date: 1942-08-05
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 118
Charles Smith
Avery L. 'Larry' Browne
Prof. Lyons
Elsa (Mrs Charles) Smith
Burglar - Robber #1
Paul Orman
Luther - Orman's butler
Ethel Halloway
Diane
George
Luke
Esther
Rev. Lazarus
Harry Wilson
Ellen - Diane's friend
Edgar - Wilson's butler
'Squirrel' Grey
Arturo Bellini - Symphony conductor
Williams
Joe - Mission Aid Society
Professor Pufflewhistle
Judge Tom Barnes (Robinson sequence)
First Salesman at Santelli's (uncredited)
Mme. Langehanke (uncredited)
Second Salesman at Sandelli's (uncredited)
John Halloway
Party Guest (uncredited)
Rev. Lazarus
Secondhand Clothes Dealer (Rogers sequence)
Cello Player (Laughton sequence)
H.R. 'Hank' Bronson (Robinson sequence)
'Soupy' Davis (Robinson sequence)
'Hen 'Henderson (Robinson sequence) (as Don Douglas)
Molly (Robinson sequence)
Grandpa (Robeson sequence)
Little Nicodemus (Robeson sequence)
Elsa's Old Mother (Laughton sequence)
Actress (Boyer sequence)
Professor Pufflewhistle
Shantytown Man (Robeson sequence) (uncredited)
Old Concertgoer (Laughton sequence) (uncredited)
