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The Man from Toronto

1933Movie1 h 17 min

ComedyRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

According to the terms of a will two strangers must marry. Leila (Jessie Matthews) is an English widow, and Fergus (Ian Hunter) is a Canadian bachelor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Sinclair Hill
Written by
W.P. Lipscomb
Produced by
Michael Balcon
Music by
Louis Levy

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Facts

January 1, 1933 · 1 h 17 min · Romance, Comedy

Released
January 1, 1933
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

The Password Is Always "Swordfish", The Stinger, Noodle Implements +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Man from Toronto worth watching?"

Questions about The Man from Toronto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man from Toronto worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Man from Toronto okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Man from Toronto make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Man from Toronto good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Man from Toronto use?

The Password Is Always "Swordfish"The StingerNoodle ImplementsScream Discretion ShotShot in the AssCruel and Unusual DeathKarma HoudiniMirrored Confrontation ShotCool CarEstablishing Character MomentMistaken for BadassVomit Indiscretion Shotand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including The Password Is Always "Swordfish", The Stinger, and Noodle Implements.