Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Synopsis
In this musical comedy, a crooked record producer uses his mob connections to force performers to do their stuff. The trouble really begins when the gangster's strong-arm tactics nearly cause a singer to lose his fiancée. A wide variety of entertainers appear including cowboy crooner Gene Autry, baseball hero Joe DiMaggio, and big band stars Cab Calloway, Ted Lewis, and the Kay Thompson Singers. Songs include "Mamma I Wanna Make Rhythm," "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," "Heaven?," "I Owe You," and "It's Round-up Time in Reno."
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Phil Regan
Jerry Hart
Leo Carrillo
Tony Gordoni
Ann Dvorak
Ann Rogers
Tamara Geva
Charlizzini
James Gleason
Danny The Duck
Ted Lewis
Self
Cab Calloway
Self
Kay Thompson
Self
Joe DiMaggio
Self
Henry Armetta
Spadoni
Luis Alberni
Martinetti
Max Terhune
Self
Smiley Burnette
Frog - Accordian Player
Louis Prima
Self
Gene Autry
Self
Ralph Edwards
Radio Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Reisner
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Sauber
- Original Title
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Reisner
Harry Sauber, Frank Hummert
Jack A. Marta
Ernest J. Nims
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Reisner
Director
Harry Sauber
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Eloise
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
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What is Manhattan Merry-Go-Round about?
In this musical comedy, a crooked record producer uses his mob connections to force performers to do their stuff. The trouble really begins when the gangster's strong-arm tactics nearly cause a singer to lose his fiancée. A wide variety of entertainers appear including cowboy crooner Gene Autry, baseball hero Joe DiMaggio, and big band stars Cab Calloway, Ted Lewis, and the Kay Thompson Singers. Songs include "Mamma I Wanna Make Rhythm," "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," "Heaven?," "I Owe You," and "It's Round-up Time in Reno."
Who directed Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was directed by Charles Reisner.
Who stars in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
The principal cast of Manhattan Merry-Go-Round includes Phil Regan, Leo Carrillo, Ann Dvorak, Tamara Geva, James Gleason.
When was Manhattan Merry-Go-Round released and how long is it?
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).