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On the Town(1949)

1h 38mMusic, Comedy, RomanceEnglish
7/10
292 user ratings

They Paint The Town With Joy!

Overview

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

Director

Stanley Donen

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget

$2M

Revenue

$4M

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Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

as Gabey

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

as Chip

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

as Brunhilde Esterhazy

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

as Claire Huddesen

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

as Ozzie

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

as Ivy Smith

Florence Bates

Florence Bates

as Madame Dilyovska

Alice Pearce

Alice Pearce

as Lucy Schmeeler

George Meader

George Meader

as Professor

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

as Cab Company Owner (uncredited)

Bette Arlen

as "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

Anne Beck

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1949

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

English

Rating

7 / 10

Budget

$2M

Box Office

$4M

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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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 Stanley Donen and released in 1949. It is a music, comedy, romance film.

How long is On the Town?

On the Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

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The cast of On the Town includes Gene Kelly as Gabey, Frank Sinatra as Chip, Betty Garrett as Brunhilde Esterhazy, Ann Miller as Claire Huddesen, Jules Munshin as Ozzie and more.

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