Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)
In this musical comedy, a crooked record producer uses his mob connections to force performers to do their stuff. The trouble really begins when the gangster's strong-arm tactics nearly cause a singer to lose his fiancée. A wide variety of entertainers appear including cowboy crooner Gene Autry, baseball hero Joe DiMaggio, and big band stars Cab Calloway, Ted Lewis, and the Kay Thompson Singers. Songs include "Mamma I Wanna Make Rhythm," "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," "Heaven?," "I Owe You," and "It's Round-up Time in Reno."
Director: Charles Reisner
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 26, 1937
Cast
- Phil Regan - Jerry Hart
- Leo Carrillo - Tony Gordoni
- Ann Dvorak - Ann Rogers
- Tamara Geva - Charlizzini
- James Gleason - Danny The Duck
- Ted Lewis - Self
- Cab Calloway - Self
- Kay Thompson - Self
- Joe DiMaggio - Self
- Henry Armetta - Spadoni
Screenplay
- Harry Sauber (Screenplay)
- Frank Hummert (Original Story)
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Ernest J. Nims
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
gangster
More Films by Director: Charles Reisner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manhattan Merry-Go-Round about?
- In this musical comedy, a crooked record producer uses his mob connections to force performers to do their stuff. The trouble really begins when the gangster's strong-arm tactics nearly cause a singer to lose his fiancée. A wide variety of entertainers appear including cowboy crooner Gene Autry, baseball hero Joe DiMaggio, and big band stars Cab Calloway, Ted Lewis, and the Kay Thompson Singers. Songs include "Mamma I Wanna Make Rhythm," "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," "Heaven?," "I Owe You," and "It's Round-up Time in Reno."
- Who directed Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was directed by Charles Reisner.
- Who stars in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round stars Phil Regan, Leo Carrillo, Ann Dvorak, Tamara Geva, James Gleason, Ted Lewis.
- How long is Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Manhattan Merry-Go-Round produced?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was produced in United States of America.