Movie

Tales of Manhattan

Released: August 5, 1942 (1942)

Runtime: 118 minutes

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Thomas Mitchell as John Halloway
Age at release: 50
Edward G. Robinson as Larry Browne
Age at release: 48
Ethel Waters as Esther
Age at release: 45
Paul Robeson as Luke
Age at release: 44
Charles Laughton as Charles Smith
Age at release: 43
Charles Boyer as Paul Orman
Age at release: 42
Henry Fonda as George
Age at release: 37
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Reverend Lazarus
Age at release: 36
Ginger Rogers as Diane
Age at release: 31
Rita Hayworth as Ethel Halloway
Age at release: 23

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Harry Davenport as Professor Lyons
Age at release: 76
Frank Orth as Secondhand Clothes Dealer
Age at release: 62
James Gleason as Father Joe
Age at release: 60
Harry Hayden as David
Age at release: 59
Christian Rub as Wilson
Age at release: 56
Roland Young as Edgar
Age at release: 54
Victor Francen as Arturo Bellini
Age at release: 54
Eugene Pallette as Luther
Age at release: 53
James Rennie as Hank Bronson
Age at release: 53
Mae Marsh as Molly
Age at release: 47
J. Carrol Naish as Costello
Age at release: 46
Sig Arno as Piccolo Player
Age at release: 46
Morris Ankrum as Judge
Age at release: 45
Elsa Lanchester as Mrs. Smith
Age at release: 39
George Sanders as Williams
Age at release: 36
Donald Douglas as Henderson
Age at release: 36
Cesar Romero as Harry Wilson
Age at release: 35
Marion Martin as Squirrel
Age at release: 34
Gail Patrick as Ellen
Age at release: 31
Hall Johnson as Hall Johnson
Age at release: Unknown