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The 1942 film “The Talk of the Town” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 3rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by George Stevens, starred Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, and Edgar Buchanan.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a Black & White 2160p video presentation in the 1.37:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound. The release will include a digital copy of the film. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon but stay tuned for an update. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

• NEW: Commentary with Author Marilyn Ann Moss
• Talking About “Talk of the Town” Featurette

Below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this upcoming 4K physical media release.

PRESS RELEASE:

NOMINATED FOR SEVEN 1942 ACADEMY AWARDS®, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE

The Talk of the Town

THE ACCLAIMED CLASSIC DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD™
DECEMBER 3RD

SYNOPSIS
Nora (Jean Arthur) is trying to figure out what to do about Leopold Dilg (Cary Grant), who’s landed on her doorstep looking for a safe place to hide after escaping from jail, when her summer tenant, stuffy lawyer Michael Lightcap (Ronald Coleman) arrives early to take up residence. Believing Leopold to be innocent, she stashes the wounded Dilg in the attic. Keeping Leopold hidden becomes impossible but Nora and Leopold set about to win Michael’s sympathy to Dilg’s legal plight without revealing his identity. Constant, ridiculous and comic mix-ups and mishaps threaten to destroy the trio’s friendship and potentially lead to Leopold facing a hostile mob for a crime he didn’t commit. George Stevens deftly explores corrupt small-town politics and the individual’s responsibility to society while fueling a fast-paced romantic comedy with lightness and charm.

DISC DETAILS AND BONUS MATERIALS

4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision – restoring director George Stevens’s original version of the film
• English Mono DTS-HD MA
• Special Features:
  • NEW: Commentary with Author Marilyn Ann Moss
  • Talking About “Talk of the Town” Featurette

CAST AND CREW
Produced and Directed By: George Stevens
Screenplay By: Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman
Cast: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Edgar Buchanan

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 118 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.37:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Mono DTS-HD MA