New York Town
Synopsis
Victor Ballard, a happy-go-lucky albeit impoverished sidewalk photographer, shares a New York City studio apartment with Polish immigrant painter Stefan Janowski. The big city doles out joy and misery indiscriminately: In the apartment below Victor and Steve, Gus Nelson learns that his wife has given birth to quintuplets, while the lonely tenant in the apartment below Gus has given up on life and committed suicide.
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Fred MacMurray
Victor Ballard
Mary Martin
Alexandra Curtis
Robert Preston
Paul Bryson, Jr.
Akim Tamiroff
Stefan Janowski
Lynne Overman
Sam
Eric Blore
Vivian
Fuzzy Knight
Gus Nelson
Cecil Kellaway
Shipboard Host
Oliver Blake
Bender
Edward McNamara
Brody
Eva Gabor
(uncredited)
Iris Adrian
Toots O'Day (uncredited)
John Bagni
The Dip (uncredited)
Nicholas Bela
Hungarian Father (uncredited)
Monte Blue
McAuliffe (uncredited)
Tommy Bond
Willie (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Spectator (uncredited)
Ethel Clayton
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Meltzer
- Original Score
- Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- New York Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Lewis Meltzer, Jo Swerling
Leo Shuken
Doane Harrison
Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Shuken
Original Music Composer
Charles Vidor
Director
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Doane Harrison
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for New York Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is New York Town about?
Victor Ballard, a happy-go-lucky albeit impoverished sidewalk photographer, shares a New York City studio apartment with Polish immigrant painter Stefan Janowski. The big city doles out joy and misery indiscriminately: In the apartment below Victor and Steve, Gus Nelson learns that his wife has given birth to quintuplets, while the lonely tenant in the apartment below Gus has given up on life and committed suicide.
Who directed New York Town?
New York Town was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in New York Town?
The principal cast of New York Town includes Fred MacMurray, Mary Martin, Robert Preston, Akim Tamiroff, Lynne Overman.
When was New York Town released and how long is it?
New York Town was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for New York Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New York Town was composed by Leo Shuken.