Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City (1949)
This film visits many of the neighborhoods and landmarks on Manhattan Island and occasionally includes a history lesson. The neighborhoods include the Bowery, Chinatown, Herald Square, and Times Square. Some of the architectural highlights are the Empire State Building, the New York Public Library, Temple Emanuel, the Central Park Zoo, and the Rockefeller Center complex. The film ends with a visit to a dining room in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where the Xavier Cugat Orchestra entertains.
Director: James H. Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: July 30, 1949
Cast
- James A. FitzPatrick - Narrator (voice)
- Ann Miller - Self
- Xavier Cugat - Self
- C.R. Smith - Self
- Frank A. Reddy - Self
- Henry B. Williams - Self
- Lanny Ross - Self
Music: Lesley Kirk
Cinematography: Paul Rogalli
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, manhattan, new york city, travelogue
More Films by Director: James H. Smith
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City about?
- This film visits many of the neighborhoods and landmarks on Manhattan Island and occasionally includes a history lesson. The neighborhoods include the Bowery, Chinatown, Herald Square, and Times Square. Some of the architectural highlights are the Empire State Building, the New York Public Library, Temple Emanuel, the Central Park Zoo, and the Rockefeller Center complex. The film ends with a visit to a dining room in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where the Xavier Cugat Orchestra entertains.
- Who directed Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City?
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City was directed by James H. Smith.
- Who stars in Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City?
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City stars James A. FitzPatrick, Ann Miller, Xavier Cugat, C.R. Smith, Frank A. Reddy, Henry B. Williams.
- How long is Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City?
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City?
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City produced?
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City was produced in United States of America.