Too Much Johnson
Originally released in 1938. Too Much Johnson is a comedy film. directed by Orson Welles. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, and Arlene Francis
Synopsis
This film was not intended to stand by itself, but was designed as the cinematic aspect of Welles' Mercury Theatre stage presentation of William Gillette's 1894 comedy about a New York playboy who flees from the violent husband of his mistress and borrows the identity of a plantation owner in Cuba who is expecting the arrival of a mail order bride. The film component of the performance was ultimately never screened due to the absence of projection facilities at the venue. Long-believed to be lost, a workprint was discovered in 2008 and the film had its premiere in 2013.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Cotten
as Augustus Billings
Virginia Nicolson
as Lenore Faddish
Arlene Francis
as Mrs. Dathis
Mary Wickes
as Mrs. Battison
Orson Welles
as Keystone Kop
John Houseman
as Duelist
Judy Holliday
as (uncredited)
Edgar Barrier
as Leon Dathis
Ruth Ford
as Mrs. Billings
Eustace Wyatt
as Francis Faddish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mercury Theater
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Much Johnson about?
This film was not intended to stand by itself, but was designed as the cinematic aspect of Welles' Mercury Theatre stage presentation of William Gillette's 1894 comedy about a New York playboy who ...
Who directed Too Much Johnson?
Too Much Johnson was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Too Much Johnson?
Too Much Johnson has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Too Much Johnson released?
Too Much Johnson was released on August 16, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Too Much Johnson?
The main cast of Too Much Johnson includes Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, Arlene Francis, Mary Wickes, Orson Welles.