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Edward G. Robinson in The Whole Town's Talking

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues the season of films starring Hollywood's famous tough guy. Tonight with Jean Arthur
Edward G. gives a splendid dual performance in this witty thriller directed by the great John Ford. He plays both Arthur Jones , a timid clerk, and his double, Killer Mannion. Arrested in error when Mannion escapes from jail, Jones is issued with a special pass to protect him from re-arrest. But Mannion, quick to exploit the confusion, tries to take over both the pass and his double's identity.
Screenplay by JO SWERLING , ROBERT RISKIN Produced and directed by JOHN FORD . Films: page 18
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Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Arthur
Unknown:
John Ford.
Unknown:
Arthur Jones
Unknown:
Killer Mannion.
Unknown:
Jo Swerling
Unknown:
Robert Riskin
Directed By:
John Ford
Arthur Jones/Killer Mannion:
Edward G. Robinson
'Bill ':
Jean Arthur
Boyle:
Arthur Hohl
Healy:
Wallace Ford
Spencer:
Arthur Byron
Hoyt:
David Meek
'J G ' Carpenter:
Paul Harvey
Buggs Martin:
Ed Brophy
Seaver:
Etienne Girardot
Howe:
James Donlan
Warden:
J Farrell MacDonald
Henchman:
John Wray
Aunt Agatha:
Effie Ellisler
Source: Radio Times

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