Manhattan Melodrama
"RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!"
Originally released in 1934. Manhattan Melodrama is a crime/drama film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Starring Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan Melodrama about?
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.
Who directed Manhattan Melodrama?
Manhattan Melodrama was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
How long is Manhattan Melodrama?
Manhattan Melodrama has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Manhattan Melodrama released?
Manhattan Melodrama was released on May 4, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manhattan Melodrama?
The main cast of Manhattan Melodrama includes Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo, Nat Pendleton.