Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Based on the short story "Opera Hat" by Clarence Budington Kelland, director Frank Capra's delightful comedy stars Gary Cooper as Longfellow Deeds, a small town Vermont resident who inherits $20 million from his late uncle. Relocating to New York City, Deeds decides to use his newfound wealth to help the less fortunate, leading some to question his mental competency. Jean Arthur co-stars as a cynical reporter who falls for Deeds; with Douglass Dumbrille, Lionel Stander. 115 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).