Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936 NR 1h 55m DVD

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936 NR 1h 55m DVD
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When small-town tuba player Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper) lands a $20 million inheritance and moves to the big city, the sharks begin to circle, including a sassy reporter (Jean Arthur) who'll do anything for a scoop -- until she falls for her subject. Director Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life) delivers a heartfelt romantic allegory about daring to stand up for principles in the face of greed and malice.
Cast
Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, Lionel Stander, H.B. Warner, Frank Cady
Director
Frank Capra
Format
DVD
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
Subtitles
Chinese Simplified, Korean, Portuguese, Thai
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 9+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 9+

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age 9+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Deeds engages in a fist fight and goes on a comic drinking binge, but that's about as racy as the movie gets. Mr. Deeds examines how the poor were treated during the Depression, and ends up championing common decency.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

Deeds avenges himself by using his fists.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Mary uses deception and her looks to get close to Deeds. Mr. Deeds examines how the poor were treated during the Depression, and ends up championing common decency.<

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Deeds goes on a drinking spree and winds up with amnesia and no pants.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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