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Three sailors, 24 hours, NYC chaos — and somehow it became the greatest hangover cure in cinema history.
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On the Town (1949)

Technicolor fever dreamBroadway-on-steroidsWholesome chaos

Overview

ComedyMusicRomance

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

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new york citymusicalu.s. navynew york subwayanthropologistsailorconey islandempire state buildingshore leaveturnstile

Standout Aspects

Score

Bernstein's first film score, bursting with orchestral ambition.

Acting

Sinatra at his most endearingly awkward pre-Ava Gardner.

Best for:Date Night: Guaranteed to make you both grin like idiots.·Solo: Perfect serotonin boost for lonely Sunday afternoons.·Background: Energetic enough to clean your entire apartment to.
Gene Kelly

Director

Gene Kelly

ReleasedDec 8, 1949
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Budget$2.1M·Revenue$4.4M
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top 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)

Bea Benaderet

Bea Benaderet

Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)

Gladys Blake

Gladys Blake

Brooklyn Girl on Subway (uncredited)

Eugene Borden

Eugene Borden

Waiter (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The iconic 'New York, New York' number was shot guerrilla-style with hidden cameras because they couldn't afford permits.

Cultural

This was the first musical to extensively shoot on NYC streets, paving the way for West Side Story and modern location musicals.

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On the Town (1949) Official Trailer - Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly Movie HD

On the Town (1949) Official Trailer - Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly Movie HD

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