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Romance in Manhattan

January 11, 1935 1h 18m 7.8/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1935. Romance in Manhattan is a drama/romance film. directed by Stephen Roberts. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Francis Lederer, Ginger Rogers, and Arthur Hohl

Synopsis

Karel Novak is an incredibly naive Czech immigrant who is taken under the wing of streetwise New York chorus girl Sylvia. With the help of lovable cop-on-the-beat Murphy, Sylvia hides Karel from the immigration authorities and ultimately falls in love with him. In addition to Karel's illegal-alien status, the plot is complicated by a crooked lawyer and a group of well-meaning welfare workers who endeavor to place Sylvia's kid brother Frank in a foster home.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 11, 1935 91 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romance in Manhattan about?

Karel Novak is an incredibly naive Czech immigrant who is taken under the wing of streetwise New York chorus girl Sylvia. With the help of lovable cop-on-the-beat Murphy, Sylvia hides Karel from th...

Who directed Romance in Manhattan?

Romance in Manhattan was directed by Stephen Roberts.

How long is Romance in Manhattan?

Romance in Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Romance in Manhattan released?

Romance in Manhattan was released on January 11, 1935 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Romance in Manhattan?

The main cast of Romance in Manhattan includes Francis Lederer, Ginger Rogers, Arthur Hohl, Jimmy Butler, J. Farrell MacDonald.