On the Town

They Paint The Town With Joy!

Collections: 1001-Movies Musical
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Year: 1949
Critics Rating: 93%
Audience Rating: 83%
Duration: 1 h 37 m
Updated: 2026 Jul 23
Genres: Comedy Musical Romance

Movie ID: 89786
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On the Town

Synopsis

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
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)
Bette Arlen
Bette Arlen "Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Anne Beck
Anne Beck Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Crew
Arthur Freed
Arthur Freed Producer
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly Director
Adolph Green
Adolph Green Screenplay
Stanley Donen
Stanley Donen Director
Jerome Robbins
Jerome Robbins Idea
Betty Comden
Betty Comden Screenplay

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