People Will Talk
1951 · Movie · NR · 110 min · ★ 7.1 · 83% critics
A respected but unconventional doctor takes a compassionate interest in a troubled young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy and a deep personal crisis. As he tries to protect her and put her well-being first, jealous colleagues and rumors spark an investigation that threatens his career and forces him to defend his methods and principles.
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Details
- Years
- 1951
- Release date
- 1951-08-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (98 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like talky, idea-driven classic dramas that mix humor with moral debate and a touch of mystery, especially if you’ve seen A Letter to Three Wives; Not for you if you want a straightforward romance or fast pacing.
Pros: bold themes; witty moments; strong lead presence | Cons: uneven tone; disjointed story; weak romance chemistry
Themes
- romcom
- doctor
- unplanned pregnancy
Cast & crew
Cary Grant
as Dr. Noah Praetorius
Jeanne Crain
as Deborah Higgins
Finlay Currie
as Shunderson
Hume Cronyn
as Prof. Rodney Elwell
Walter Slezak
as Prof. Barker
Sidney Blackmer
as Arthur Higgins
Basil Ruysdael
as Dean Lyman Brockwell
Katherine Locke
as Miss James
Margaret Hamilton
as Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
Jack Kelly
as Student (uncredited)
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz