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Manhattan Melodrama

Manhattan Melodrama

Manhattan Melodrama
1934 1h 33m7.0

Manhattan Melodrama

“RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!”

CrimeDramaRomance
7.0

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The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.

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DirectorW.S. Van Dyke
ScreenplayOliver H.P. Garrett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Frank Dolan
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 4, 1934
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 33m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes78
GenresCrime, Drama, Romance
StudioCosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Photos6

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Cast

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher

William Powell

William Powell

Jim Wade

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Eleanor Packer

Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo

Father Joe

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

Spud

George Sidney

George Sidney

Poppa Rosen

Isabel Jewell

Isabel Jewell

Annabelle

Muriel Evans

Muriel Evans

Tootsie Malone

Thomas E. Jackson

Thomas E. Jackson

Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow

Isabelle Keith

Isabelle Keith

Miss Adams

Noel Madison

Noel Madison

Manny Arnold

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler

Jim Wade as a Boy

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Blackie as a Boy

Shirley Ross

Shirley Ross

Singer in Cotton Club

Donald Haines

Donald Haines

Young Spud (uncredited)

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Blackie's Defense Attorney (uncredited)

Leonid Kinskey

Leonid Kinskey

Trotskyite Slapping Poppa Rosen

Oscar Apfel

Oscar Apfel

Speaker of Assembly (uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Al Barnes (uncredited)

Curtis Benton

Curtis Benton

Announcer (uncredited)

John Bleifer

John Bleifer

Chauffeur (uncredited)

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James Curtis

Party Leader (uncredited)

Vernon Dent

Vernon Dent

Otto (uncredited)

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Charles Dunbar

Panhandler (uncredited)

Jay Eaton

Jay Eaton

Drunk (uncredited)

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Wesley Giraud

Tough Boy (uncredited)

John Marston

John Marston

Mr. Coates (uncredited)

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Uncle Angus (uncredited)

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Leo Lance

Leon Trotsky (uncredited)

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Pat Moriarity

Trotsky Heckler (uncredited)

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William Arnold

Blackjack Dealer (uncredited)

Lew Harvey

Lew Harvey

Craps Dealer (uncredited)

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Jimmy James

Chemin de Fer Dealer

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Warden of Sing Sing (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Wade Boteler

Prison Guard (uncredited)

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

Black Prisoner on Death Row (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Killer in Prison (uncredited)

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James Eagles

Boy in Prison (uncredited)

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Cullen Johnson

Boy (uncredited)

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Payne B. Johnson

Small Boy on Street (uncredited)

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Dixie Lotten

Irish Woman Talking with Poppa Rosen (uncredited)

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Larry McGrath

One of Blackie's Hoods (uncredited)

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Alex Melesh

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Charles R. Moore

Charles R. Moore

Black Man in Speakeasy (uncredited)

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Reporter (uncredited)

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Ralph McCullough

Reporter (uncredited)

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Eddie Hart

Reporter (uncredited)

George Irving

George Irving

Jim's Campaign Manager (uncredited)

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Leslie Preston

Jim's Dance Partner (uncredited)

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Harrison Greene

Eleanor's Dance Partner (uncredited)

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Bert Russell

Blind Beggar (uncredited)

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Harry Seymour

Piano Player in Casino (uncredited)

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Pepi Sinoff

Jewish Woman (uncredited)

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Racetrack Announcer (Voice) (uncredited)

Al Thompson

Al Thompson

Street Spectator (uncredited)

Edward Van Sloan

Edward Van Sloan

Yacht Captain Swenson (uncredited)

Dorothy Vernon

Dorothy Vernon

Boat Passenger (uncredited)

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Boat Passenger (uncredited)

William Irving

William Irving

German Note Holder (uncredited)

Bert Sprotte

Bert Sprotte

German Note Holder (uncredited)

William Stack

William Stack

Judge (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Bailiff (uncredited)

Landers Stevens

Landers Stevens

Inspector (uncredited)

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William Augustin

Detective (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Detective in Court (uncredited)

Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire

Policeman in Court (uncredited)

Jack Kenney

Jack Kenney

Policeman (uncredited)

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

Policeman (uncredited)

Stanley Taylor

Stanley Taylor

Police Intern (uncredited)

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Sherry Hall

Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)

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King Mojave

Croupier (uncredited)

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W.R. Walsh

Croupier (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan Melodrama

Where can I watch Manhattan Melodrama?

Manhattan Melodrama (1934) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Manhattan Melodrama about?

The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.

Who directed Manhattan Melodrama?

Manhattan Melodrama (1934) was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 33m, rated 7.0/10.

How long is Manhattan Melodrama?

Manhattan Melodrama runs 1h 33m (93 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 78 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is Manhattan Melodrama worth watching?

Manhattan Melodrama is rated 7.0/10 by 78 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.