Knickerbocker Holiday
"WHEN TIMES SQUARE WAS FULL OF INDIANS...LITTLE OLD NEW YORK WAS FULL OF FUN!"
Originally released in 1944. Knickerbocker Holiday is a music/comedy film. directed by Harry Joe Brown. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, and Constance Dowling
Synopsis
The wild and woolly early days of New York -- when it was still known as New Amsterdam -- provide the backdrop for this period musical-comedy. In 1650, Peter Stuyvesant arrives in New Amsterdam to assume his duties as governor. Stuyvesant is hardly the fun-loving type, and one of his first official acts is to call for the death of Brom Broeck, a newspaper publisher well-known for his fearless exposes of police and government corruption. However, Broeck hasn't done anything that would justify the death penalty, so Stuyvesant waits (without much patience) for Broeck to step out of line. Broeck is romancing a beautiful woman named Tina Tienhoven, whose sister Ulda happens to be dating his best friend, Ten Pin. After Stuyvesant's men toss Broeck in jail on a trumped-up charge, Stuyvesant sets his sights on winning Tina's affections.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Producers Corporation of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knickerbocker Holiday about?
The wild and woolly early days of New York -- when it was still known as New Amsterdam -- provide the backdrop for this period musical-comedy. In 1650, Peter Stuyvesant arrives in New Amsterdam to ...
Who directed Knickerbocker Holiday?
Knickerbocker Holiday was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
How long is Knickerbocker Holiday?
Knickerbocker Holiday has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Knickerbocker Holiday released?
Knickerbocker Holiday was released on March 17, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Knickerbocker Holiday?
The main cast of Knickerbocker Holiday includes Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, Constance Dowling, Ernest Cossart, Shelley Winters.