On the Town
“They Paint The Town With Joy!”
Synopsis
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
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On the Town (1949) Official Trailer - Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Gene Kelly
Gabey
Frank Sinatra
Chip
Betty Garrett
Brunhilde Esterhazy
Ann Miller
Claire Huddesen
Jules Munshin
Ozzie
Vera-Ellen
Ivy Smith
Florence Bates
Madame Dilyovska
Alice Pearce
Lucy Schmeeler
George Meader
Professor
Murray Alper
Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
Bette Arlen
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Anne Beck
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Bea Benaderet
Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Waiter (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Spectator (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Photo Layout Man (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.08x
+$2.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein, Roger Edens, Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- On the Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein, Roger Edens, Lennie Hayton
Harold Rosson
Ralph E. Winters
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Kelly
Director
Stanley Donen
Director
Arthur Freed
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Betty Comden
Screenplay
Adolph Green
Screenplay
Roger Edens
Original Music Composer
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Town about?
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Who directed On the Town?
On the Town was directed by Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen.
Who stars in On the Town?
The principal cast of On the Town includes Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin.
When was On the Town released and how long is it?
On the Town was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of On the Town?
On the Town had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $4.4M at the worldwide box office (2.08 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for On the Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Town was composed by Leonard Bernstein, Roger Edens, Lennie Hayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Town?
On the Town holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).