The Whole Town's Talking
Originally released in 1926. The Whole Town's Talking is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Edward Laemmle. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward Everett Horton, Virginia Lee Corbin, and Trixie Friganza
Synopsis
Chester Binney, a wounded war veteran, erroneously believes he is carrying a silver plate in his head and must avoid all excitement. He returns to his hometown, and there his former employer, George Simmons, attempts to arrange a match between Chester (who is to inherit a fortune) and his daughter Ethel. Ethel, however, finds Chester unexciting as a lover; and to enliven the affair, the father invents a lurid past for the boy by displaying a signed photograph of Rita Renault, a famous movie star. Rita, accompanied by her jealous husband, Jack Shields, arrives in the town for a personal appearance. By chance, Jack discovers the photograph of Rita, presumably the property of Chester, and when he sees his wife kissing Chester, a running fight ensues.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Edward Everett Horton
as Chester Binney
Virginia Lee Corbin
as Ethel Simmons
Trixie Friganza
as Mrs. George Simmons
Otis Harlan
as George Simmonns
Robert Ober
as Donald Montallen
Aileen Manning
as Mrs. Van Loon
Hayden Stevenson
as Tom O'Brien
Margaret Quimby
as Sadie Wise
Dolores del Río
as Rita Renault - Movie Star
Malcolm Waite
as Jack Shields
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Whole Town's Talking about?
Chester Binney, a wounded war veteran, erroneously believes he is carrying a silver plate in his head and must avoid all excitement. He returns to his hometown, and there his former employer, Georg...
Who directed The Whole Town's Talking?
The Whole Town's Talking was directed by Edward Laemmle.
How long is The Whole Town's Talking?
The Whole Town's Talking has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Whole Town's Talking released?
The Whole Town's Talking was released on December 26, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Whole Town's Talking?
The main cast of The Whole Town's Talking includes Edward Everett Horton, Virginia Lee Corbin, Trixie Friganza, Otis Harlan, Robert Ober.