Plot — 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 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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2013 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 67 min |
| Audience Score | 54% (5.4/10, 29 votes) |
Too Much Johnson — FAQ
Is Too Much Johnson worth watching? Too Much Johnson holds a 5.4/10 rating from 29 viewers. 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
Who directed Too Much Johnson? Directed by Orson Welles.
Who is in the cast of Too Much Johnson? It stars Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, Arlene Francis, Mary Wickes, Orson Welles, John Houseman and more.
Where can I stream Too Much Johnson? Streaming availability for Too Much Johnson is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Too Much Johnson release? It released in 2013.
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