Music in Manhattan
“The Season’s Gayest Scandal!”
Synopsis
Frankie Foster and Stanley Benson are a pair of small-potatoes performers. Both try to make it to the big-time after winning an amateur talent contest. Though this leads them to a few professional gigs, something is missing from their act and they are not popular. Believing a little cash will boost their career, Frankie heads for Washington, D.C. to see if her wealthy father will help them. En route Frankie is mistaken for the wife of the well-known pilot Johnny Pearson and ends up in his suite having to pretend she is his spouse. When the pilot meets her, romantic sparks fly.
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Anne Shirley
Frankie Foster
Dennis Day
Stanley Benson
Phillip Terry
Johnny Pearson
Raymond Walburn
Prof. Carl Roberti
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Pearson
Patti Brill
Gladys
Charlie Barnet
Himself - Orchestra Leader
Nilo Menendez
Himself - Rhumba Band Leader
Joan Barclay
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Chester Carlisle
Businessman (uncredited)
Harry Clay
Backstage Photographer (uncredited)
Georgie Cooper
Judge's Wife (uncredited)
Italia DeNubila
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Don Dillaway
Major Hargrove (uncredited)
Chris Drake
Bellboy (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Edmund Glover
Officer (uncredited)
Sherry Hall
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Music in Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Lawrence Kimble, Jack Scholl, Maurice Tombragel, Harold Jacob Smith
Leigh Harline
Russell Metty
Harry Marker
John H. Auer
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Harry Marker
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
John H. Auer
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Music in Manhattan
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What is Music in Manhattan about?
Frankie Foster and Stanley Benson are a pair of small-potatoes performers. Both try to make it to the big-time after winning an amateur talent contest. Though this leads them to a few professional gigs, something is missing from their act and they are not popular. Believing a little cash will boost their career, Frankie heads for Washington, D.C. to see if her wealthy father will help them. En route Frankie is mistaken for the wife of the well-known pilot Johnny Pearson and ends up in his suite having to pretend she is his spouse. When the pilot meets her, romantic sparks fly.
Who directed Music in Manhattan?
Music in Manhattan was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in Music in Manhattan?
The principal cast of Music in Manhattan includes Anne Shirley, Dennis Day, Phillip Terry, Raymond Walburn, Jane Darwell.
When was Music in Manhattan released and how long is it?
Music in Manhattan was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Music in Manhattan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Music in Manhattan was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Music in Manhattan?
Music in Manhattan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).