It Happened in Brooklyn(1947)
IT ALL TAKES PLACE IN THAT FASCINATING WONDERLAND OF THE FAR EAST...BROOKLYN!
It Happened in Brooklyn Synopsis
Danny has been in the army for 4 years, yet all he thinks about is Brooklyn and how great it is. When he returns after the war, he soon finds that Brooklyn is not so nice after all. He is able to share a place with Nick, the janitor of his old High School, and get a job as a singer in a music store. He also meets Leo, a talented pianist and his teacher Anne, whose dream is to singing Opera. When Jamie arrives from England, Danny tries to show him the Brooklyn experience and help him compose modern swing music. Together, these four also try to help Leo get the Brooklyn Music scholarship.
It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Richard Whorf, released on March 13, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Peter Lawford and Jimmy Durante. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Whorf
- Writers:
- Jack McGowan, Isobel Lennart, Sammy Cahn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) Trailer
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It Happened in Brooklyn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Sinatra
as Danny Webson Miller
Kathryn Grayson
as Anne Fielding
Peter Lawford
as Jamie Shellgrove
Jimmy Durante
as Nick Lombardi
Gloria Grahame
as Nurse
Aubrey Mather
as Duke of Dunstable
William Roy
as Leo Kardos
Dick Wessel
as Policeman
Tamara Shayne
as Mrs. Kardos
Marcy McGuire
as Rae Jakobi
Key crew
Directed by Richard Whorf, written by Jack McGowan, Isobel Lennart and Sammy Cahn.
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It Happened in Brooklyn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 20 ratings.
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It Happened in Brooklyn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Happened in Brooklyn online?
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It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in It Happened in Brooklyn?
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The main cast of It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Peter Lawford, Jimmy Durante and Gloria Grahame. The film was directed by Richard Whorf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Happened in Brooklyn released?
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It Happened in Brooklyn was released on March 13, 1947 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is It Happened in Brooklyn worth watching?
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It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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