Manhattan Madness
“A photoplay that is far different and better than any you've seen heretofore”
Synopsis
Steve O'Dare, a young New Yorker who has gone off to Wyoming to be a cowboy, returns to New York to sell some cattle. He bores his friends with tales of the exciting Western life, so they plot to trick him with a mock abduction. But although Steve falls for the gag, he ends up turning the tables on his friends.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks
Steve O'Dare
Jewel Carmen
The Girl
George Beranger
The Butler
Ruth Darling
The Maid
Eugene Ormonde
Count Winkie
John Richmond
Cupid Russell
Macey Harlam
Count's Confederate
Adolphe Menjou
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Norman Kerry
Country Club Patron with Monocle (uncredited)
Albert MacQuarrie
The Nevada Chum (uncredited)
Warner Richmond
Jack Osborne (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles T. Dazey, E. V. Durling
- Original Title
- Manhattan Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Charles T. Dazey, E. V. Durling
Victor Fleming
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Charles T. Dazey
Writer
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Manhattan Madness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Madness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhattan Madness about?
Steve O'Dare, a young New Yorker who has gone off to Wyoming to be a cowboy, returns to New York to sell some cattle. He bores his friends with tales of the exciting Western life, so they plot to trick him with a mock abduction. But although Steve falls for the gag, he ends up turning the tables on his friends.
Who directed Manhattan Madness?
Manhattan Madness was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Manhattan Madness?
The principal cast of Manhattan Madness includes Douglas Fairbanks, Jewel Carmen, George Beranger, Ruth Darling, Eugene Ormonde.
When was Manhattan Madness released and how long is it?
Manhattan Madness was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan Madness?
Manhattan Madness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).