Wonderful Town
"The Broadway smash of 1953 comes to the small screen."
Originally released in 1958. Wonderful Town is a music/comedy film. directed by Mel Ferber.
Starring Rosalind Russell, Sydney Chaplin, and Jacquelyn McKeever
Synopsis
Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-work football player known as the Wreck, and Mr. Appopolous, a modern painter and their landlord) and embark on various New York adventures. Ruth, who's trying to make it as a writer, meets up with a sleazy newspaper writer named Chick and a kindly editor named Bob, both of whom take an interest in both her career and her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Rosalind Russell
as Ruth Sherwood
Sydney Chaplin
as Robert Baker
Jacquelyn McKeever
as Eileen Sherwood
Joseph Buloff
as Mr. Appopolous
Dort Clark
as Chick Clark
Jordan Bentley
as Wreck
Cris Alexander
as Frank Lippencott
Michele Burke
as Helen Wade
Jack Fletcher
as Night Club Patron
Ted Beniades
as 'Speedy' Valenti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wonderful Town about?
Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-work football player known as the Wreck, and Mr. A...
Who directed Wonderful Town?
Wonderful Town was directed by Mel Ferber.
How long is Wonderful Town?
Wonderful Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Wonderful Town released?
Wonderful Town was released on November 30, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wonderful Town?
The main cast of Wonderful Town includes Rosalind Russell, Sydney Chaplin, Jacquelyn McKeever, Joseph Buloff, Dort Clark.