The Girl from Manhattan
“Dottie's on the road to laughter again!”
Synopsis
A small-town girl who's made it big in New York as a fashion model returns home, only to find that her somewhat dotty uncle has mortgaged his boarding house to the hilt. In her efforts to help him keep his boarding house, she becomes involved with a handsome young minister and his superior, an older bishop.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Carol Maynard
George Montgomery
Rev. Tom Walker
Charles Laughton
The Bishop
Ernest Truex
Homer Purdy
Hugh Herbert
Aaron Goss
Constance Collier
Mrs. Brooke
William Frawley
Mr. Bernouti
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Beeler
Frank Orth
Oscar Newsome
Howard Freeman
Sam Griffin
Raymond Largay
Wilbur J. Birth
George Chandler
Monty
Selmer Jackson
Dr. Moseby
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Old woman
Maurice Cass
Mr. Merkle
Eddy Waller
Jim Allison
Marie Blake
Committeewoman (uncredited)
Everett Glass
Committeeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Girl from Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production, Charing Cross Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Howard Estabrook
Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Laszlo
James Smith
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Howard Estabrook
Writer
James Smith
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Girl from Manhattan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Manhattan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl from Manhattan about?
A small-town girl who's made it big in New York as a fashion model returns home, only to find that her somewhat dotty uncle has mortgaged his boarding house to the hilt. In her efforts to help him keep his boarding house, she becomes involved with a handsome young minister and his superior, an older bishop.
Who directed The Girl from Manhattan?
The Girl from Manhattan was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Girl from Manhattan?
The principal cast of The Girl from Manhattan includes Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery, Charles Laughton, Ernest Truex, Hugh Herbert.
When was The Girl from Manhattan released and how long is it?
The Girl from Manhattan was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl from Manhattan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl from Manhattan was composed by Heinz Roemheld.