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