Mr. Deeds Goes to Town poster

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

"Rocking America with laughter!"

7.519361h 55mEN
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by Frank Capra

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 55m

Language

EN

Release

April 9, 1936

Director

Frank Capra

Official Trailer

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Overview

Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl...

Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Longfellow Deeds

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Babe Bennett

George Bancroft

George Bancroft

MacWade

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Cornelius Cobb

Douglass Dumbrille

Douglass Dumbrille

John Cedar

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Walter

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Judge May

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Mabel Dawson

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Morrow

John Wray

John Wray

Farmer

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

James Cedar (uncredited)

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Frank (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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