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24 September 1942 (USA) moreTagline:
An Experience You'll never forget !Plot:
An actor, Paul Orman, is accidentally told that his new, custom made tail coat has been cursed and it will bring misfortune to all who wear it... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
some parts are very good, some parts are great==overall an exceptional flick moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Charles Boyer | ... | Paul Orman | |
| Rita Hayworth | ... | Ethel Halloway | |
| Ginger Rogers | ... | Diane | |
| Henry Fonda | ... | George | |
| Charles Laughton | ... | Charles Smith | |
| Edward G. Robinson | ... | Avery L. 'Larry' Browne | |
| Paul Robeson | ... | Luke | |
| Ethel Waters | ... | Esther | |
| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | ... | Rev. Lazarus | |
| Thomas Mitchell | ... | John Halloway | |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | Luther - Orman's butler | |
| Cesar Romero | ... | Harry Wilson | |
| Gail Patrick | ... | Ellen - Diane's friend | |
| Roland Young | ... | Edgar - Wilson's butler | |
| Marion Martin | ... | 'Squirrel' |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
118 min | 127 min (restored version)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Fun Stuff
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W.C. Fields appeared in a section of the film that was cut from film that was cut from the final version. It has been restored to the video version. Also in the segment are Margaret Dumont and Phil Silvers. moreSoundtrack:
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This movie is made up of many vignettes featuring many capable stars--all centering on the same second-hand tuxedo as it is passed on from one owner to the next. I won't try to elaborate on all the segments, as one of the previous reviewers did a very thorough job of describing them. However, they are all extremely well-crafted and engaging. I would also agree that stylistically, this film is reminiscent of IF I HAD A MILLION, though the stories in Tales of Manhattan are generally less funny but more polished.
The one portion of the movie that really stood out for me was the one featuring the down-and-out Edward G. Robinson attending his college class reunion (from Harvard, I think). He goes in a tattered old hand-me-down tux hoping to fool his old chums into thinking he's made it in life. You really feel for the guy in his plight--especially when a mean-spirited member of the class seeks to expose the ruse! So give it a try, why don't ya?