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The Talk of the Town (1918)

Movie ★ 1.0 60 min

Comedy Romance

Her strict upbringing is driving Genevra French (Dorothy Phillips) crazy, so when she gets her hand on a book called "How to Attract the Opposite Sex," she takes its advice to heart. She uses her newly found wiles on Lawrence Tabor (William Stowell) and gets him to marry her. Only after the wedding does she tell him she married him just to get away from her family, and that she intends to do exactly as she pleases.

Allen Holubar Director Allen Holubar Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 28, 1918
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0009681
Language
Studio
Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Themes

Cast

Dorothy Phillips Dorothy Phillips Genevra French George Fawcett George Fawcett Maj. French Clarissa Selwynne Clarissa Selwynne Aunt Harriet William Stowell William Stowell Lawrence Tabor Lon Chaney Lon Chaney Jack Langhorne Gloria Joy Gloria Joy Genevra - Age 5 Una Fleming Dancer Charles Hill Mailes Charles Hill Mailes Zasu Pitts Zasu Pitts Katherine Griffith Katherine Griffith William Burress William Burress W.H. Bainbridge Norman Kerry Norman Kerry Ralph Lewis Ralph Lewis

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Talk of the Town about?
Her strict upbringing is driving Genevra French (Dorothy Phillips) crazy, so when she gets her hand on a book called "How to Attract the Opposite Sex," she takes its advice to heart. She uses her newly found wiles on Lawrence Tabor (William Stowell) and gets him to marry her. Only after the wedding does she tell him she married him just to get away from her family, and that she intends to do exactly as she pleases.
Who directed The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town was directed by Allen Holubar.
Who stars in The Talk of the Town?
The Talk of the Town stars Dorothy Phillips, George Fawcett, Clarissa Selwynne, William Stowell.
When was The Talk of the Town released?
The Talk of the Town is a 1918 comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Talk of the Town?
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