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