On the Town

19491949
PassedPassed
1h 38min

Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, and Vera-Ellen in On the Town (1949)

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Comedy Musical Romance

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

Directors
- Stanley Donen
- Gene Kelly
Writers
- Adolph Green(screenplay)
- Betty Comden(screenplay)
- Jerome Robbins(idea)
Stars

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Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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On the Town Official Trailer

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Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin in On the Town (1949)

Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, and Jules Munshin in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, and Vera-Ellen in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, and Vera-Ellen in On the Town (1949)

On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly and Alice Pearce in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, and Vera-Ellen in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly and Vera-Ellen in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly, William 'Bill' Phillips, and Dick Wessel in On the Town (1949)

Jules Munshin in On the Town (1949)

Gene Kelly in On the Town (1949)

Gabeyas Gabey

Chipas Chip

Brunhilde Esterhazyas Brunhilde Esterhazy

Claire Huddesenas Claire Huddesen

Ozzieas Ozzie

Ivy Smithas Ivy Smith

Mme. Dilyovskaas Mme. Dilyovska

Lucy Shmeeleras Lucy Shmeeler

Professoras Professor

Cab Company Owneras Cab Company Owner
(uncredited)

Dancer in 'Day in New York' Balletas Dancer in 'Day in New York' Ballet
(uncredited)

Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
(uncredited)

Brooklyn Girl on Subwayas Brooklyn Girl on Subway
(uncredited)

Brooklyn Girl on Subwayas Brooklyn Girl on Subway
(uncredited)

Waiteras Waiter
(uncredited)

Spectatoras Spectator
(uncredited)

Photo Layout Manas Photo Layout Man
(uncredited)

Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
(uncredited)

Directors
- Stanley Donen
- Gene Kelly
Writers
- Adolph Green(screenplay) (based upon the musical play whose book was by)
- Betty Comden(screenplay) (based upon the musical play whose book was by)
- Jerome Robbins(idea)
All cast & crew
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Three sailors - Gabey, Chip and Ozzie - let loose on a 24-hour pass in New York and the Big Apple will never be the same! Gabey falls head over heels for "Miss Turnstiles of the Month" (he thinks she's a high society deb when she's really a 'cooch dancer at Coney Island); innocent Chip gets highjacked (literally) by a lady cab driver; and Ozzie becomes the object of interest of a gorgeous anthropologist who thinks he's the perfect example of a "prehistoric man". Wonderful music and terrific shots of New York at its best. —A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>

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Taglines
- Come On, Everybody, Let's Go On the Town!
Genres
Certificate
- Passed
Parents guide

Trivia
In his later years, Gene Kelly held this film in very high regard. In one BBC interview, he said something to the effect that those involved had "made better pictures than that, but that was the apex of our talent. That was it."

Goofs
Spectators can be seen watching the filming of the "New York, New York" number in Rockfeller Center (though it could be argued that the sight of three men in navy uniforms singing and dancing might attract attention, even in New York).

Quotes
Gabey: You know, somewhere in the world there's a right girl for every boy. I guess I found the one for me before I even met you. I tried, but I can't forget her. But don't you worry. You'll find your guy. You're a nice girl Lucy.
[He kisses her on the cheek]
Gabey: Good night.
Lucy Schmeeler: Oh you bad boy! Now I won't wash my cheek for a year.

Crazy credits
Before the actual credits the film opens with an embossed card on a silver dish, reading: "A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Silver Anniversary Picture." Most of the studio's 1949 releases opened with this.

Connections
Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)

Soundtracks
New York, New York
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden
Sung and danced by Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin

Top review

9/10

Classic musical that set Kelly on the path of true stardom

Great score by Bernstein and awesome dancing (of course) by Kelly and company. Nice color and photography, engaging and amusing story lags only at the end. Sinatra is pleasingly pursued by Betty Garrett (much as in the previous "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"). Only 4 songs from the original musical by Bernstein, MGM pulls another "Roger Eden" (a man whose mission in life seemed to have been to ruin good stage musicals.... as witness his atrocity of "Funny Face").

Comden and Green's wonderful sparkling words are often missed, but this musical did fortunately bring their talents to the attention of MGM, Freed, Kelly and Donen. They scripted "Singing in the Rain" and I guess the rest is history, although Comden and Green should be better remembered for their outstanding broadway hits: "On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Bells are Ringing" and so many more.

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funkyfry
Oct 28, 2002

Release date
- December 30, 1949 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official sites
- Official site
- TCM (United States)
Language
- English
Also known as
- Das ist New York
Filming locations
- Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Budget
- $2,111,250 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 38min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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