On the Town

On the Town (1949)

U
10/01/1950 (GB)
Music, Comedy, Romance
1h 38m

They Paint The Town With Joy!

Overview

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

  • Gene KellyDirector
  • Stanley DonenDirector
  • Adolph GreenScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $2,133,000

  • Revenue

    $4,428,000

Keywords

  • new york city
  • musical
  • u.s. navy
  • coney island
  • sailor
  • new york subway
  • anthropologist
  • empire state building
  • turnstile
  • shore leave

Top Billed Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Gabey

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Chip

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Brunhilde Esterhazy

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

Claire Huddesen

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

Ozzie

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

Ivy Smith

Florence Bates

Florence Bates

Madame Dilyovska

Alice Pearce

Alice Pearce

Lucy Schmeeler

George Meader

George Meader

Professor

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Cab Company Owner (uncredited)

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