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The Belle of New York (1952)

82 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   22 February 1952 (USA)
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In squeaky-clean New York at the turn of the century, playboy Charlie Hill falls so much in love that he can walk on air... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Walters

Writers:

C.M.S. McLellan (play), Chester Erskine (adaptation), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen and Marjorie Main
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred Astaire ...
Vera-Ellen Vera-Ellen ...
Marjorie Main Marjorie Main ...
Keenan Wynn ...
Alice Pearce Alice Pearce ...
Clinton Sundberg Clinton Sundberg ...
Gale Robbins Gale Robbins ...
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Storyline

In squeaky-clean New York at the turn of the century, playboy Charlie Hill falls so much in love that he can walk on air. The object of his affections is beautiful Angela Bonfils, a mission house worker in the Bowery. He promises to reform his dissolute life, even trying to do an honest day's work. Written by Diana Hamilton <hamilton@alumni.umbc.edu>  

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Dance | Beautiful Woman | Remake | Based On Play

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M.G.M's Gay TECHNICOLOR Musical!

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Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La belle de New York See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

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Budget:

$2,606,644 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Mae West was considered for the part of Mrs. Hill, but wanted too much money. Fifi D'Orsay and Beatrice Lillie were the next choices, but both turned down the role before it went to Marjorie Main. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: During the "Currier and Ives" segment they are skating on a frozen pond in the "Winter" sequence. The refrigerant pipes for freezing the pond are clearly visible under the ice in several shots. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Phineas Hill: And when you leave, take Buffalo Bill with you!
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Connections

Featured in That's Entertainment! III (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Naughty but Nice"
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung and Danced by Alice Pearce, Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Anita Ellis) See more »