The Man from Toronto (1933)
A joyously exciting romance, with a "catch" to it!
According to the terms of a will two strangers must marry. Leila (Jessie Matthews) is an English widow, and Fergus (Ian Hunter) is a Canadian bachelor. Both are bequeathed a fortune, but there is a condition to receive it; the two must marry within a year. To aid matters, Leila disguises herself as Fergus' maid, and the two begin to fall in love. However, when Fergus discovers the truth, he is less than pleased by the deception.
Director: Sinclair Hill
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: January 1, 1933
Cast
- Jessie Matthews - Leslie Farrar
- Ian Hunter - Fergus Wimbush
- Frederick Kerr - Bunston
- Benny Fields - Jonothan
- Margaret Yarde - Mrs. Hubbard
- Kathleen Harrison - Martha
- Herbert Lomas - Jake
- Laurence Hanray - Duncan
- Kenneth Kove - Vicar
- Sybil Grove - Vicar's Wife
Screenplay
Music: Louis Levy
Cinematography: Leslie Rowson
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sinclair Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man from Toronto about?
- According to the terms of a will two strangers must marry. Leila (Jessie Matthews) is an English widow, and Fergus (Ian Hunter) is a Canadian bachelor. Both are bequeathed a fortune, but there is a condition to receive it; the two must marry within a year. To aid matters, Leila disguises herself as Fergus' maid, and the two begin to fall in love. However, when Fergus discovers the truth, he is less than pleased by the deception.
- Who directed The Man from Toronto?
- The Man from Toronto was directed by Sinclair Hill.
- Who stars in The Man from Toronto?
- The Man from Toronto stars Jessie Matthews, Ian Hunter, Frederick Kerr, Benny Fields, Margaret Yarde, Kathleen Harrison.
- How long is The Man from Toronto?
- The Man from Toronto has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Man from Toronto?
- The Man from Toronto is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Man from Toronto produced?
- The Man from Toronto was produced in United Kingdom.