Wonderful Town
“The Broadway smash of 1953 comes to the small screen.”
Synopsis
Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-work football player known as the Wreck, and Mr. Appopolous, a modern painter and their landlord) and embark on various New York adventures. Ruth, who's trying to make it as a writer, meets up with a sleazy newspaper writer named Chick and a kindly editor named Bob, both of whom take an interest in both her career and her.
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Rosalind Russell
Ruth Sherwood
Sydney Chaplin
Robert Baker
Jacquelyn McKeever
Eileen Sherwood
Joseph Buloff
Mr. Appopolous
Dort Clark
Chick Clark
Jordan Bentley
Wreck
Cris Alexander
Frank Lippencott
Michele Burke
Helen Wade
Jack Fletcher
Night Club Patron
Ted Beniades
'Speedy' Valenti
Isabella Hoopes
Mrs. Wade
Ray Weaver
Shore Patrolman
Gene Carrons
Violet
John Wheeler
Officer Lonigan
Don Grusso
Fireman
Edward J. Heim
Dancer - Brazilian Navy Cadet (uncredited)
Ed Pfeiffer
Dancer - Brazilian Navy Cadet (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Ferber, Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields, Ruth McKenney, Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- Wonderful Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Ferber, Herbert Ross
Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields, Ruth McKenney, Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Leonard Bernstein
Ralph Fields, Robert Fryer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Fryer
Producer
Jac Venza
Production Design
Leslie Renfield
Costume Design
Mel Ferber
Director
Herbert Ross
Director
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 Wonderful Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wonderful Town about?
Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-work football player known as the Wreck, and Mr. Appopolous, a modern painter and their landlord) and embark on various New York adventures. Ruth, who's trying to make it as a writer, meets up with a sleazy newspaper writer named Chick and a kindly editor named Bob, both of whom take an interest in both her career and her.
Who directed Wonderful Town?
Wonderful Town was directed by Mel Ferber, Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Wonderful Town?
The principal cast of Wonderful Town includes Rosalind Russell, Sydney Chaplin, Jacquelyn McKeever, Joseph Buloff, Dort Clark.
When was Wonderful Town released and how long is it?
Wonderful Town was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Wonderful Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wonderful Town was composed by Leonard Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wonderful Town?
Wonderful Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).