Manhattan Cocktail (1928)
Nancy Carroll stars in Manhattan Cocktail as Babs, a college coed who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Joining up with her campus chums Fred (Richard Arlen) and Bob (Danny O'Shea), likewise aspiring thespians, Babes heads to Broadway with stars in her eyes. The winsome threesome are quickly disillusioned by the heartless machinations of nasty producer Renov (Paul Lukas) and his harridan wife (Lilyan Tashman). Before the plot proper gets under way, the audience is regaled with a cute "mythological" prologue, featuring the same three leading actors. Manhattan Cocktail was a silent picture, except for two brief musical numbers showcasing Nancy Carroll.
Director: Dorothy Arzner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: November 24, 1928
Cast
- Nancy Carroll - Babs Clark
- Richard Arlen - Fred Tilden
- Danny O'Shea - Bob Marky
- Paul Lukas - Boris Renov
- Lilyan Tashman - Mrs. Renov
- Edwina Booth - Edwina
Screenplay
- Ethel Doherty
- Ernest Vajda (Story)
Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Editing: Doris Drought
Production: Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
manhattan, new york city, woman director, partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Dorothy Arzner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manhattan Cocktail about?
- Nancy Carroll stars in Manhattan Cocktail as Babs, a college coed who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Joining up with her campus chums Fred (Richard Arlen) and Bob (Danny O'Shea), likewise aspiring thespians, Babes heads to Broadway with stars in her eyes. The winsome threesome are quickly disillusioned by the heartless machinations of nasty producer Renov (Paul Lukas) and his harridan wife (Lilyan Tashman). Before the plot proper gets under way, the audience is regaled with a cute "mythological" prologue, featuring the same three leading actors. Manhattan Cocktail was a silent picture, except for two brief musical numbers showcasing Nancy Carroll.
- Who directed Manhattan Cocktail?
- Manhattan Cocktail was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
- Who stars in Manhattan Cocktail?
- Manhattan Cocktail stars Nancy Carroll, Richard Arlen, Danny O'Shea, Paul Lukas, Lilyan Tashman, Edwina Booth.
- How long is Manhattan Cocktail?
- Manhattan Cocktail has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Manhattan Cocktail?
- Manhattan Cocktail is a Drama film.
- Where was Manhattan Cocktail produced?
- Manhattan Cocktail was produced in United States of America.