Manhattan Heartbeat
“How Can We Get Married... On Nothing A Week?”
Synopsis
A couple can't make ends meet. He is an airplane mechanic and makes extra money testing planes. When the baby arrives things get better.
Top Cast
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Robert Sterling
Johnny Farrell
Virginia Gilmore
Dottie Haley
Joan Davis
Edna Higgins
Edmund MacDonald
Spike
Don Beddoe
Preston
Paul Harvey
Dr. Bentley
Irving Bacon
Sweeney
Mary Carr
Grandma in Music Store
Ann Doran
Shop Girl's Friend
James Flavin
Truck Driver
Edgar Dearing
Policeman
Jan Duggan
Wife
Harry Tyler
Husband
Steve Pendleton
Tony
Edward Earle
Official
Murray Alper
Mechanic
Dick Winslow
Bus Driver
George H. Reed
Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Skouras, Harold Buchman, Clark Andrews, Jack Jungmeyer
- Original Title
- Manhattan Heartbeat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton
Edith Skouras, Harold Buchman, Clark Andrews, Jack Jungmeyer, Brian Marlow, Viña Delmar
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Skouras
Screenplay
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
Clark Andrews
Screenplay
Jack Jungmeyer
Screenplay
David Burton
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 Manhattan Heartbeat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhattan Heartbeat about?
A couple can't make ends meet. He is an airplane mechanic and makes extra money testing planes. When the baby arrives things get better.
Who directed Manhattan Heartbeat?
Manhattan Heartbeat was directed by David Burton.
Who stars in Manhattan Heartbeat?
The principal cast of Manhattan Heartbeat includes Robert Sterling, Virginia Gilmore, Joan Davis, Edmund MacDonald, Don Beddoe.
When was Manhattan Heartbeat released and how long is it?
Manhattan Heartbeat was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan Heartbeat?
Manhattan Heartbeat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).