Manhattan Cocktail
Synopsis
Nancy Carroll stars in Manhattan Cocktail as Babs, a college coed who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Joining up with her campus chums Fred (Richard Arlen) and Bob (Danny O'Shea), likewise aspiring thespians, Babes heads to Broadway with stars in her eyes. The winsome threesome are quickly disillusioned by the heartless machinations of nasty producer Renov (Paul Lukas) and his harridan wife (Lilyan Tashman). Before the plot proper gets under way, the audience is regaled with a cute "mythological" prologue, featuring the same three leading actors. Manhattan Cocktail was a silent picture, except for two brief musical numbers showcasing Nancy Carroll.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothy Arzner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Doherty, Ernest Vajda
- Original Title
- Manhattan Cocktail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Arzner
Ethel Doherty, Ernest Vajda
Harry Fischbeck
Doris Drought
Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Arzner
Director
Ethel Doherty
Writer
Doris Drought
Editor
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
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 Cocktail
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What is Manhattan Cocktail about?
Nancy Carroll stars in Manhattan Cocktail as Babs, a college coed who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Joining up with her campus chums Fred (Richard Arlen) and Bob (Danny O'Shea), likewise aspiring thespians, Babes heads to Broadway with stars in her eyes. The winsome threesome are quickly disillusioned by the heartless machinations of nasty producer Renov (Paul Lukas) and his harridan wife (Lilyan Tashman). Before the plot proper gets under way, the audience is regaled with a cute "mythological" prologue, featuring the same three leading actors. Manhattan Cocktail was a silent picture, except for two brief musical numbers showcasing Nancy Carroll.
Who directed Manhattan Cocktail?
Manhattan Cocktail was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
Who stars in Manhattan Cocktail?
The principal cast of Manhattan Cocktail includes Nancy Carroll, Richard Arlen, Danny O'Shea, Paul Lukas, Lilyan Tashman.
When was Manhattan Cocktail released and how long is it?
Manhattan Cocktail was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan Cocktail?
Manhattan Cocktail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).