Manhattan Melodrama(1934)
RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!
Manhattan Melodrama Synopsis
The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Manhattan Melodrama (1934) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on May 4, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy and Leo Carrillo. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Oliver H.P. Garrett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Arthur Caesar
- Producers:
- David O. Selznick
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Manhattan Melodrama (1934) Trailer
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Manhattan Melodrama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher
William Powell
as Jim Wade
Myrna Loy
as Eleanor Packer
Leo Carrillo
as Father Joe
Nat Pendleton
as Spud
George Sidney
as Poppa Rosen
Isabel Jewell
as Annabelle
Muriel Evans
as Tootsie Malone
Thomas E. Jackson
as Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow
Isabelle Keith
as Miss Adams
Noel Madison
as Manny Arnold
Jimmy Butler
as Jim Wade as a Boy
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Oliver H.P. Garrett, Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Arthur Caesar, produced by David O. Selznick.
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Manhattan Melodrama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 81 ratings.
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Manhattan Melodrama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manhattan Melodrama online?
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Manhattan Melodrama (1934) 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 Manhattan Melodrama?
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The main cast of Manhattan Melodrama (1934) includes Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo and Nat Pendleton. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manhattan Melodrama released?
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Manhattan Melodrama was released on May 4, 1934 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Manhattan Melodrama worth watching?
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Manhattan Melodrama (1934) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Manhattan Melodrama?
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Yes. The official Manhattan Melodrama trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.