The Town Went Wild (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, The Town Went Wild is a comedy and romance film directed by Ralph Murphy, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy concerning two feuding fathers dealing with the shocking news that their sons were switched at birth, meaning that one of their daughters is about to marry her own brother.
Who’s in it. The Town Went Wild stars Freddie Bartholomew as David Conway, Jimmy Lydon as Bob Harrison, Edward Everett Horton as Everett Conway and Tom Tully as Henry Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Town Went Wild has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Town Went Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Town Went Wild tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Town Went Wild (1944)?
- In US, The Town Went Wild is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Town Went Wild worth watching?
- The Town Went Wild holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Town Went Wild?
- The Town Went Wild stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Edward Everett Horton, Tom Tully and Jill Browning.