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On the Town

"They Paint The Town With Joy!"

1949-12-08 Music 1hr 38m

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

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Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

  • Released
    1949-12-08
  • Revenue
    $4,428,000
  • Budget
    $2,133,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 38m
  • Genre
    Music, Comedy, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.3
  • Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Crew

Gene Kelly
Director
Adolph Green
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Keywords:
new york city musical u.s. navy coney island sailor new york subway anthropologist empire state building turnstile shore leave

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Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly
Gabey
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra
Chip
Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett
Brunhilde Esterhazy
Ann Miller

Ann Miller
Claire Huddesen
Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin
Ozzie
Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen
Ivy Smith
Florence Bates

Florence Bates
Madame Dilyovska
Alice Pearce

Alice Pearce
Lucy Schmeeler
George Meader

George Meader
Professor
Murray Alper

Murray Alper
Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
Bette Arlen

Bette Arlen
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Anne Beck

Anne Beck
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Bea Benaderet

Bea Benaderet
Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)
Gladys Blake

Gladys Blake
Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)
Eugene Borden

Eugene Borden
Waiter (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen

Leonard Bremen
Spectator (uncredited)
Don Brodie

Don Brodie
Photo Layout Man (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Peter Chong

Peter Chong
Bartender (uncredited)
Dorinda Clifton

Dorinda Clifton
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Hans Conried

Hans Conried
Francois (uncredited)
Jeanne Coyne

Jeanne Coyne
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan
Officer Tracy (uncredited)
Helen Eby-Rock

Helen Eby-Rock
Little Girl's Mother (uncredited)
Luigi Faccuito

Luigi Faccuito
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Clair Freeman

Clair Freeman
Dancer (uncredited)
Alex Goudovitch

Alex Goudovitch
Miss Turnstiles Dancer (uncredited)
Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney
Policeman (uncredited)
Robert Haines

Robert Haines
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Carol Haney

Carol Haney
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Timmy Hawkins

Timmy Hawkins
Boy in Subway (uncredited)
Bern Hoffman

Bern Hoffman
Shipyard Singer (uncredited)
Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday
Daisy (voice) (uncredited)
Curtis Loys Jackson Jr.

Curtis Loys Jackson Jr.
Boy in Subway (uncredited)
Richard Kean

Richard Kean
Poet Type (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee
Sign Poster (uncredited)
Jack G. Lee

Jack G. Lee
Speed Cop (uncredited)
Hank Mann

Hank Mann
Max the Photographer (uncredited)
Gloria Marlen

Gloria Marlen
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
John Marlin

John Marlin
Waiter (uncredited)
Bert May

Bert May
Miss Turnstiles Dancer (uncredited)
Helen McAllister

Helen McAllister
Kooch Girl (uncredited)
Sid Melton

Sid Melton
Spud (uncredited)
Diane Nance

Diane Nance
Little Girl (uncredited)
Kerry O'Day

Kerry O'Day
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Norman Ollestad

Norman Ollestad
Boy in Subway (uncredited)
William Phillips

William Phillips
Sailor Simkins (uncredited)
Paul Power

Paul Power
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Edwin Rochelle

Edwin Rochelle
Waiter (uncredited)
Alex Romero

Alex Romero
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Reiko Sato

Reiko Sato
Dancer (uncredited)
Frank J. Scannell

Frank J. Scannell
Officer Mulrooney (uncredited)
Lee Scott

Lee Scott
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Jack Shea

Jack Shea
Tough Marine in Subway (uncredited)
Robert Smith

Robert Smith
Spectator (uncredited)
Robert R. Stephenson

Robert R. Stephenson
Man in Subway Station (uncredited)
Dorothy Tuttle

Dorothy Tuttle
Dancer (uncredited)
Tyra Vaughn

Tyra Vaughn
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel
Sailor Kovarsky (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams
Police Sergeant (Car 44) (uncredited)
Bud Wolfe

Bud Wolfe
Speed Cop (uncredited)

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Reviews for On the Town
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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2015-05-31

Wonderful town gets a wonderful movie. As would be tradition, the story at the core of On the Town isn't anything to sing from the roof t... read more

Wonderful town gets a wonderful movie. As would be tradition, the story at the core of On the Town isn't anything to sing from the roof tops, but it plays out as one of MGM's most memorable slices of froth. Propelled by talented stars and singers, it's a musical of comedic delights. Adapted from the successful stage production, charges of being dated and that not all the songs are great, is correct. The dated thing is not always a viable debating tool, but certain stereotype and sexist elements here will ring a little hollow with some folk. Yet if you can just run with it and accept the era of film making it comes from, then this is mostly a joyous and uplifting picture. So roll with the boys and girls, with the wonderful dances and the wonderful singing, for New York New York, A Wonderful Town. 8/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

That old expression about things not being broken not needing fixing springs to mind with this. Messrs. Sinatra, Kelly (who co-directed) and... read more

That old expression about things not being broken not needing fixing springs to mind with this. Messrs. Sinatra, Kelly (who co-directed) and Munshin don their naval uniforms for a 24 hour pass in the Big Apple. Once there, they fall for a pretty diverse trio of dames - Betty Garrett, Ann Miller and Vera-Allen and with the fabulous musical talents of Green/Comden and Bernstein at the helm, we have the perfect ingredients for a day no-one will ever forget. The plot is pretty straightforward, but the musical numbers notably "New York, New York", "On the Town" and "I Can Cook Too" alongside some perfectly choreographed dance sequences give this adaptation of the 1944 Broadway musical more than a splash of style and class. The whole thing is well paced, the characters (though hardly what you might call "developed") are fun and engaging - especially the really almost "cute" Frank Sinatra - as they (and we) enjoy their whirlwind romantic tour. On the downside, the story could do with being just a smidge more substantial and there are maybe just a little too many sound stage performances that do sterilise the charm just a little, but I'm splitting hairs - it's well worth a watch if you like the broadway musical at it's best.

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A Review by John Chard

Wonderful town gets a wonderful movie. As would be tradition, the story at the core of On the Town isn't anything to sing from the roof tops, but it plays out as one of MGM's most memorable slices of froth. Propelled by talented stars an...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2015-05-31

Wonderful town gets a wonderful movie. As would be tradition, the story at the core of On the Town isn't anything to sing from the roof tops, but it plays out as one of MGM's most memorable slices ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

That old expression about things not being broken not needing fixing springs to mind with this. Messrs. Sinatra, Kelly (who co-directed) and Munshin don their naval uniforms for a 24 hour pass in the ...

read more