Mr. Washington Goes to Town(1942)
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town Synopsis
While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Jed Buell, released on May 9, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Marguerite Whitten and Maceo Bruce Sheffield. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jed Buell
- Writers:
- Walter Weems, Lex Neal, Walter Weems
- Producers:
- Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Jed Buell, James K. Friedrich
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Greenhalgh
- Production:
- Dixie National Pictures Inc.
- Budget:
- $15,000
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Washington Goes to Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mantan Moreland
as Schenectady Washington
F.E. Miller
as Wallingford Montgomery
- Marguerite Whitten
Marguerite Whitten
as Lady Queenie
Maceo Bruce Sheffield
as Brutus Blake
- Arthur Ray
Arthur Ray
as J. Bennington Blackstone, crooked lawyer
- Zerita Stepteau
Zerita Stepteau
as [as Zerita Steptoe] Mrs. Blake
- Monte Hawley
Monte Hawley
as Jose Don Juan Romero Jefferson Stiletto
- Cleo Desmond
Cleo Desmond
as Old Crone Hotel Resident
- Clarence Moorehouse
Clarence Moorehouse
as The Gorilla
- Vernon McCalla
Vernon McCalla
as Invisible Man
- John Lester Johnson
John Lester Johnson
as Bodyless Head
Florence O'Brien
as Chambermaid
Key crew
Directed by Jed Buell, written by Walter Weems, Lex Neal and Walter Weems, produced by Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Jed Buell and James K. Friedrich.
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mr. Washington Goes to Town?
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The main cast of Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942) includes Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Marguerite Whitten, Maceo Bruce Sheffield and Arthur Ray. The film was directed by Jed Buell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Washington Goes to Town released?
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town was released on May 9, 1942 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Mr. Washington Goes to Town worth watching?
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.