On the Town poster

On the Town( 1949)

TV-MAMusicComedyRomance
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Gene Kelly

      Gabey

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      Frank Sinatra

      Chip

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      Betty Garrett

      Brunhilde Esterhazy

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      Ann Miller

      Claire Huddesen

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      Jules Munshin

      Ozzie

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      Vera-Ellen

      Ivy Smith

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      Florence Bates

      Madame Dilyovska

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      Alice Pearce

      Lucy Schmeeler

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      George Meader

      Professor

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      Murray Alper

      Cab Company Owner (uncredited)

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      Bette Arlen

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Anne Beck

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Bea Benaderet

      Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)

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      Gladys Blake

      Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)

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      Eugene Borden

      Waiter (uncredited)

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      Leonard Bremen

      Spectator (uncredited)

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      Don Brodie

      Photo Layout Man (uncredited)

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      Ralph Brooks

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Claire Carleton

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Peter Chong

      Bartender (uncredited)

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      Dorinda Clifton

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Hans Conried

      Francois (uncredited)

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      Jeanne Coyne

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Lester Dorr

      Subway Passenger (uncredited)

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      Tom Dugan

      Officer Tracy (uncredited)

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      Helen Eby-Rock

      Little Girl's Mother (uncredited)

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      Luigi Faccuito

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Clair Freeman

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Alex Goudovitch

      Miss Turnstiles Dancer (uncredited)

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      Frank Hagney

      Policeman (uncredited)

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      Robert Haines

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Carol Haney

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Timmy Hawkins

      Boy in Subway (uncredited)

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      Bern Hoffman

      Shipyard Singer (uncredited)

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      Judy Holliday

      Daisy (voice) (uncredited)

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      Curtis Loys Jackson Jr.

      Boy in Subway (uncredited)

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      Richard Kean

      Poet Type (uncredited)

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      Milton Kibbee

      Sign Poster (uncredited)

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      Jack G. Lee

      Speed Cop (uncredited)

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      Hank Mann

      Max the Photographer (uncredited)

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      Gloria Marlen

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      John Marlin

      Waiter (uncredited)

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      Bert May

      Miss Turnstiles Dancer (uncredited)

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      Helen McAllister

      Kooch Girl (uncredited)

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      Sid Melton

      Spud (uncredited)

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      Diane Nance

      Little Girl (uncredited)

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      Kerry O'Day

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Norman Ollestad

      Boy in Subway (uncredited)

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      William Phillips

      Sailor Simkins (uncredited)

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      Paul Power

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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      Edwin Rochelle

      Waiter (uncredited)

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      Alex Romero

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Reiko Sato

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Frank J. Scannell

      Officer Mulrooney (uncredited)

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      Lee Scott

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Jack Shea

      Tough Marine in Subway (uncredited)

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      Robert Smith

      Spectator (uncredited)

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      Robert R. Stephenson

      Man in Subway Station (uncredited)

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      Dorothy Tuttle

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Tyra Vaughn

      "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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      Dick Wessel

      Sailor Kovarsky (uncredited)

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      Robert B. Williams

      Police Sergeant (Car 44) (uncredited)

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      Bud Wolfe

      Speed Cop (uncredited)

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    Review 2Discussion

    A review by John Chard

    8
    Written by John Chard on Sun May 31 2015
    Wonderful town gets a wonderful movie. As would be tradition, the story at the core of On the Town isn't anything to sing from the roof tops, but it plays out as one of MGM's most memorable slices of froth. Propelled by talented stars and singers, it's a musical of comedic delights. Adapted from the successful stage production, charges of being dated and that not all the songs are great, is correct. The dated thing is not always a viable debating tool, but certain stereotype and sexist elements here will ring a little hollow with some folk. Yet if you can just run with it and accept ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    2133000.00

    Revenue

    4428000.00

    Keywords

    • new york city
    • musical
    • u.s. navy
    • coney island
    • sailor
    • new york subway
    • anthropologist
    • empire state building
    • turnstile
    • shore leave