Adventure in Manhattan
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Synopsis
The story of an egotistical crime writer who gets involved with the case of a notorious art thief (who is believed to be dead) while at the same time romancing a lovely young actress who's in a play that also happens to be the cover for massive jewel job. Art connoisseur and criminologist George Melville is hired to track down art thieves, assisted by perky Claire Peyton and goaded by Phil Bane, the roaring newspaper editor who has employed him. The mastermind poses as a theatrical impresario and stages a war drama, replete with loud explosions, to divert attention from his band of thieves, who are cracking safes in a bank adjacent to the theater.
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Claire Peyton
Joel McCrea
George Melville
Reginald Owen
Blackton Gregory
Thomas Mitchell
Phil Bane
Victor Kilian
Mark Gibbs
John Gallaudet
McGuire
Emmett Vogan
Lorimer
George Cooper
Duncan
Herman Bing
Otto
Robert Warwick
Phillip Rupert
Bess Flowers
Miss Arnold - Beauty Salon Attendant (uncredited)
John Eldredge
Tommy - Actor in Play (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
John Ridley - Henchman (uncredited)
Arthur Rankin
Blackton's Secretary (uncredited)
Wedgwood Nowell
Henchman on Telephone (uncredited)
Robert Fiske
Dario - Henchman (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Jef - Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Sauber, Jack Kirkland, Sidney Buchman
- Original Title
- Adventure in Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
Harry Sauber, Jack Kirkland, Sidney Buchman, Joseph Krumgold, John Howard Lawson
Henry Freulich
Otto Meyer
Everett Riskin
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ludwig
Director
Otto Meyer
Editor
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Everett Riskin
Producer
Harry Sauber
Screenplay
Jack Kirkland
Screenplay
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
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 Adventure in Manhattan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adventure in Manhattan about?
The story of an egotistical crime writer who gets involved with the case of a notorious art thief (who is believed to be dead) while at the same time romancing a lovely young actress who's in a play that also happens to be the cover for massive jewel job. Art connoisseur and criminologist George Melville is hired to track down art thieves, assisted by perky Claire Peyton and goaded by Phil Bane, the roaring newspaper editor who has employed him. The mastermind poses as a theatrical impresario and stages a war drama, replete with loud explosions, to divert attention from his band of thieves, who are cracking safes in a bank adjacent to the theater.
Who directed Adventure in Manhattan?
Adventure in Manhattan was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Adventure in Manhattan?
The principal cast of Adventure in Manhattan includes Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Reginald Owen, Thomas Mitchell, Victor Kilian.
When was Adventure in Manhattan released and how long is it?
Adventure in Manhattan was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adventure in Manhattan?
Adventure in Manhattan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).