

Little Old New York
“A spirited belle of the brawling waterfront, fighting for the heart of handsome Robert Fulton”
Synopsis
Inventor Robert Fulton receives support from a tavern owner and a shipyard worker to help realize his dream of a high-powered steamboat.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alice Faye
Pat O'Day
Richard Greene
Robert Fulton
Fred MacMurray
Charles Brownne
Brenda Joyce
Harriet Livingston
Andy Devine
"Commodore"
Henry Stephenson
Robert R. Livingston
Fritz Feld
Tavern Keeper
Ward Bond
Regan
Clarence Wilson
Willie Stout
Robert Middlemass
Nicholas Roosevelt
Roger Imhof
John Jacob Astor
Theodore von Eltz
Washington Irving
Arthur Aylesworth
Sea Captain
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Brevoort
Stanley Andrews
Patrol Captain
Ben Carter
Noah
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Blackie (as O.G. Hendrian)
Harry Tyler
Helmsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Tugend
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Little Old New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Harry Tugend, John L. Balderston, Rida Johnson Young
Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Barbara McLean
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Royer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Old New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Old New York about?
Inventor Robert Fulton receives support from a tavern owner and a shipyard worker to help realize his dream of a high-powered steamboat.
Who directed Little Old New York?
Little Old New York was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Little Old New York?
The principal cast of Little Old New York includes Alice Faye, Richard Greene, Fred MacMurray, Brenda Joyce, Andy Devine.
When was Little Old New York released and how long is it?
Little Old New York was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Old New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Old New York was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Old New York?
Little Old New York holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















