Manhatta
Synopsis
Morning reveals New York harbor, the wharves, the Brooklyn Bridge. A ferry boat docks, disgorging its huddled mass. People move briskly along Wall St. or stroll more languorously through a cemetery. Ranks of skyscrapers extrude columns of smoke and steam. In plain view. Or framed, as through a balustrade. A crane promotes the city's upward progress, as an ironworker balances on a high beam. A locomotive in a railway yard prepares to depart, while an arriving ocean liner jostles with attentive tugboats. Fading sunlight is reflected in the waters of the harbor. The imagery is interspersed with quotations from Walt Whitman, who is left unnamed.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Sheeler, Paul Strand
- Original Title
- Manhatta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Sheeler, Paul Strand
Charles Sheeler, Paul Strand
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Sheeler
Director
Paul Strand
Director
Charles Sheeler
Director of Photography
Paul Strand
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhatta
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What is Manhatta about?
Morning reveals New York harbor, the wharves, the Brooklyn Bridge. A ferry boat docks, disgorging its huddled mass. People move briskly along Wall St. or stroll more languorously through a cemetery. Ranks of skyscrapers extrude columns of smoke and steam. In plain view. Or framed, as through a balustrade. A crane promotes the city's upward progress, as an ironworker balances on a high beam. A locomotive in a railway yard prepares to depart, while an arriving ocean liner jostles with attentive tugboats. Fading sunlight is reflected in the waters of the harbor. The imagery is interspersed with quotations from Walt Whitman, who is left unnamed.
Who directed Manhatta?
Manhatta was directed by Charles Sheeler, Paul Strand.
Who stars in Manhatta?
The principal cast of Manhatta includes Not specified.
When was Manhatta released and how long is it?
Manhatta was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 11m.