Man About Town (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Man About Town is a comedy and music film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Producer Bob Temple, who's brought an American show to London, loves his star Diana, but she won't take him seriously as a lover. To show her, he picks up stranger Lady Arlington, whose financier husband neglects her. On a weekend at the Arlington country house, Bob is used by both Lady A. and her friend to make their husbands jealous; this works all too well, and Bob is in danger from both husbands.
Who’s in it. Man About Town stars Jack Benny as Bob Temple, Dorothy Lamour as Diana Wilson, Edward Arnold as Sir John Arlington and Binnie Barnes as Lady Arlington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Man About Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man About Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man About Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man About Town (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man About Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man About Town worth watching?
- Man About Town holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man About Town?
- Man About Town stars Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Binnie Barnes and Monty Woolley.
- When was Man About Town released?
- Man About Town was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.