@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
So This Is Washington
Lum and Abner go to Washington to aid in the war effort by giving the government what they think is a good substitute for rubber--Abner's homemade licorice.
Quick Stats
5.3
TMDB Rating
7
Votes
1h 4m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorRay McCarey
WriterLeonard Praskins
CinematographyHarry J. Wild
ComposerLud Gluskin
EditorDuncan Mansfield
Production DesignHans Peters
Produced by
RKO Radio Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Chester Lauck
Lum Edwards
Norris Goff
Abner Peabody
Alan Mowbray
Chester W. Marshall
Mildred Coles
Jane Nestor - Marshall's Secretary
Roger Clark
Robert Blevins
Sarah Padden
Aunt Charity Speers
Matt McHugh
Stranger in Park Renting 'Rooms'
Brooks Benedict
First Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Inventor with Pocket Machine Gun (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Steve Reynolds - Station Agent (uncredited)
Jimmie Dodd
Earl - Hick Townsman (uncredited)
D
Daniel Duncan
Melvin Speers - Grandpappy (uncredited)
B
Ben Erway
Congressman (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Reporter (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Inventor with Parachute (uncredited)