Manhattan Melodrama
“RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!”
Synopsis
The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
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Manhattan Melodrama - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-14
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher
William Powell
Jim Wade
Myrna Loy
Eleanor Packer
Leo Carrillo
Father Joe
Nat Pendleton
Spud
George Sidney
Poppa Rosen
Isabel Jewell
Annabelle
Muriel Evans
Tootsie Malone
Thomas E. Jackson
Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow
Isabelle Keith
Miss Adams
Noel Madison
Manny Arnold
Jimmy Butler
Jim Wade as a Boy
Mickey Rooney
Blackie as a Boy
Shirley Ross
Singer in Cotton Club
Donald Haines
Young Spud (uncredited)
Frank Conroy
Blackie's Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Leonid Kinskey
Trotskyite Slapping Poppa Rosen
Oscar Apfel
Speaker of Assembly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver H.P. Garrett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Donald Ogden Stewart, Frank Dolan
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Manhattan Melodrama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Oliver H.P. Garrett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Donald Ogden Stewart, Frank Dolan, Arthur Caesar
William Axt
James Wong Howe
Ben Lewis
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
David O. Selznick
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Frank Dolan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Melodrama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhattan Melodrama about?
The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Who directed Manhattan Melodrama?
Manhattan Melodrama was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Manhattan Melodrama?
The principal cast of Manhattan Melodrama includes Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo, Nat Pendleton.
When was Manhattan Melodrama released and how long is it?
Manhattan Melodrama was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Manhattan Melodrama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manhattan Melodrama was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan Melodrama?
Manhattan Melodrama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).