
Manhattan Melodrama
Manhattan Melodrama
Release: 1934-05-04·Runtime: 93m·★ 7.0
CrimeDramaRomance
The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Cosmopolitan Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Cast
William Powellas Jim Wade
Frank Conroyas Blackie's Defense Attorney (uncredited)
John Marstonas Mr. Coates (uncredited)
Wade Boteleras Prison Guard (uncredited)
George Irvingas Jim's Campaign Manager (uncredited)
Lee Shumwayas Policeman (uncredited)
Nat Pendletonas Spud
George Sidneyas Poppa Rosen
Shirley Rossas Singer in Cotton Club
William Baileyas Al Barnes (uncredited)
G. Pat Collinsas Killer in Prison (uncredited)
Jay Eatonas Drunk (uncredited)
Edward Van Sloanas Yacht Captain Swenson (uncredited)
Mary Gordonas Boat Passenger (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernonas Boat Passenger (uncredited)
William Irvingas German Note Holder (uncredited)
Stanley Tayloras Police Intern (uncredited)
Isabelle Keithas Miss Adams
Jack 'Tiny' Lipsonas Uncle Angus (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Bailiff (uncredited)
Leo Carrilloas Father Joe
Lew Harveyas Craps Dealer (uncredited)
Don Brodieas Reporter (uncredited)
Myrna Loyas Eleanor Packer
Sam McDanielas Black Prisoner on Death Row (uncredited)
Mickey Rooneyas Blackie as a Boy
Oscar Apfelas Speaker of Assembly (uncredited)
William Stackas Judge (uncredited)
Vernon Dentas Otto (uncredited)
Samuel S. Hindsas Warden of Sing Sing (uncredited)
Tom McGuireas Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Isabel Jewellas Annabelle
Thomas E. Jacksonas Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow
Jimmy Butleras Jim Wade as a Boy
Noel Madisonas Manny Arnold
John Bleiferas Chauffeur (uncredited)
Clark Gableas Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher
Leonid Kinskeyas Trotskyite Slapping Poppa Rosen
Bert Sprotteas German Note Holder (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)
Muriel Evansas Tootsie Malone
Donald Hainesas Young Spud (uncredited)
Charles R. Mooreas Black Man in Speakeasy (uncredited)
Landers Stevensas Inspector (uncredited)
Curtis Bentonas Announcer (uncredited)
Jack Kenneyas Policeman (uncredited)
Pete Smithas Racetrack Announcer (Voice) (uncredited)
Al Thompsonas Street Spectator (uncredited)
Stanley Blystoneas Detective in Court (uncredited)Crew
" />Edwin B. WillisArt Direction
" />Douglas ShearerSound Director
" />Donald Ogden StewartScreenplay
" />Joseph L. MankiewiczScreenplay
" />David O. SelznickProducer
" />Lorenz HartSongs
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Richard RodgersSongs
" />W.S. Van DykeDirector
" />Slavko VorkapichSpecial Effects
" />James Wong HoweDirector of Photography