Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942)

Name: Mr. Washington Goes to Town
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1942
Duration: 64 min
Rating: 3.0
Cast: Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Marguerite Whitten, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Arthur Ray

1h 4m United States of America

Comedy Fantasy

Plot

Wallingford, incarcerated in county prison, comes across a newspaper headline revealing that his cellmate, Schenectady, has unexpectedly inherited a mansion from his late uncle. The news ignites Schenectady's imagination, filling his mind with visions of grandeur and a life of opulence. This sudden twist sparks a series of comedic events as both men navigate their aspirations and the stark contrast between their current reality and the luxurious dreams that now seem tantalizingly close. As Schenectady's fantasies unfold, Wallingford finds himself caught in the whirlwind of hope and hilarity that ensues.

Cast

Mantan Moreland F.E. Miller Marguerite Whitten Maceo Bruce Sheffield Arthur Ray Zerita Stepteau Monte Hawley Cleo Desmond Clarence Moorehouse Vernon McCalla John Lester Johnson Florence O'Brien Charles Hawkins Johnny Taylor DeForest Covan