Music in Manhattan(1944)
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Music in Manhattan Synopsis
Frankie Foster and Stanley Benson are a pair of small-potatoes performers. Both try to make it to the big-time after winning an amateur talent contest. Though this leads them to a few professional gigs, something is missing from their act and they are not popular. Believing a little cash will boost their career, Frankie heads for Washington, D.C. to see if her wealthy father will help them. En route Frankie is mistaken for the wife of the well-known pilot Johnny Pearson and ends up in his suite having to pretend she is his spouse. When the pilot meets her, romantic sparks fly.
Music in Manhattan (1944) is a music and romance film directed by John H. Auer, released on October 6, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Anne Shirley, Dennis Day, Phillip Terry and Raymond Walburn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John H. Auer
- Writers:
- Harold Jacob Smith, Maurice Tombragel, Jack Scholl
- Producers:
- John H. Auer
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Music in Manhattan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Shirley
as Frankie Foster
Dennis Day
as Stanley Benson
Phillip Terry
as Johnny Pearson
Raymond Walburn
as Prof. Carl Roberti
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. Pearson
Patti Brill
as Gladys
Charlie Barnet
as Himself - Orchestra Leader
- Nilo Menendez
Nilo Menendez
as Himself - Rhumba Band Leader
Joan Barclay
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Chester Carlisle
Chester Carlisle
as Businessman (uncredited)
- Harry Clay
Harry Clay
as Backstage Photographer (uncredited)
- Georgie Cooper
Georgie Cooper
as Judge's Wife (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John H. Auer, written by Harold Jacob Smith, Maurice Tombragel and Jack Scholl, produced by John H. Auer.
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Music in Manhattan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Music in Manhattan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Music in Manhattan?
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The main cast of Music in Manhattan (1944) includes Anne Shirley, Dennis Day, Phillip Terry, Raymond Walburn and Jane Darwell. The film was directed by John H. Auer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Music in Manhattan released?
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Music in Manhattan was released on October 6, 1944 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Music in Manhattan worth watching?
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Music in Manhattan (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.