It Happened in Brooklyn
"IT ALL TAKES PLACE IN THAT FASCINATING WONDERLAND OF THE FAR EAST...BROOKLYN!"
Originally released in 1947. It Happened in Brooklyn is a comedy/music film. directed by Richard Whorf.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, and Peter Lawford
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Happened in Brooklyn about?
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 s...
Who directed It Happened in Brooklyn?
It Happened in Brooklyn was directed by Richard Whorf.
How long is It Happened in Brooklyn?
It Happened in Brooklyn has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was It Happened in Brooklyn released?
It Happened in Brooklyn was released on March 13, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It Happened in Brooklyn?
The main cast of It Happened in Brooklyn includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Peter Lawford, Jimmy Durante, Gloria Grahame.