Man About Town (1932)
Behind the scenes of Washington intrigue- this drawing room diplomat investigated foreign affairs through love affairs- until he succumbed to the charms of a beautiful woman.
In a plan to trap potential enemy spies in Washington, an American secret agent sets up a gambling house. He soon finds himself in a rivalry with his old friend the British ambassador over a beautiful Hungarian woman, and it leads to espionage, blackmail and murder.
Director: John Francis Dillon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: May 22, 1932
Cast
- Warner Baxter - Stephen Morrow
- Karen Morley - Helena
- Conway Tearle - Bob Ashley
- Alan Mowbray - Ivan Boris
- Leni Stengel - Countess Vonesse
- Lilian Bond - Carlotta Cortez
- Lawrence Grant - Count Vonesse
- Halliwell Hobbes - Hilton
Screenplay
- Leon Gordon (Screenplay)
- Denison Clift (Novel)
- Leon Gordon (Story)
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
washington dc, usa, spy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man About Town about?
- In a plan to trap potential enemy spies in Washington, an American secret agent sets up a gambling house. He soon finds himself in a rivalry with his old friend the British ambassador over a beautiful Hungarian woman, and it leads to espionage, blackmail and murder.
- Who directed Man About Town?
- Man About Town was directed by John Francis Dillon.
- Who stars in Man About Town?
- Man About Town stars Warner Baxter, Karen Morley, Conway Tearle, Alan Mowbray, Leni Stengel, Lilian Bond.
- How long is Man About Town?
- Man About Town has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Man About Town?
- Man About Town is a Drama film.
- Where was Man About Town produced?
- Man About Town was produced in United States of America.