Child of Manhattan
“The drama of a good girl with a bad name!”
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Paul Vanderkill is extraordinarily wealthy because his grandfather happened to buy farmland in what was to become Midtown Manhattan. The Loveland Dance Hall is one of the tenants of the Vanderkill estates. To reassure his aunt Sophie, Vanderkill visits Loveland to determine whether it is as disreputable as Sophie suspects. There he meets a dime-a-dance girl, Madeleine MacGonagal, who charms him with her quaint proletarian accent. They begin a secret affair, which turns into a secret marriage when pregnancy ensues. When the baby fails to survive, Madeleine decides that since he had married her only for the baby's sake, she should make haste to Mexico to secure a divorce. There she meets Panama Canal Kelly, a former suitor who now owns a silver mine. Her plans for divorce and quick remarriage are complicated when Vanderkill arrives to confront her.
Cast
Nancy Carroll
as Madelaine McGonagle
John Boles
as Paul Vanderkill
Buck Jones
as "Panama Canal" Kelley
Jessie Ralph
as Aunt Minnie
Clara Blandick
as Aunt Sophie
Luis Alberni
as Carlos Spumoni Bustamente
Warburton Gamble
as Stephen Eggleston
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. McGonagle
Garry Owen
as Buddy McGonagle
Betty Grable
as Lucy McGonagle
Nat Pendleton
as Spyrene - Dance Hall Bouncer
Edward LeSaint
as Dr. Schultz
Matthew Betz
as Chet Watson (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke
as Dulcey
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Stream Child of Manhattan online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and romance movie originally produced in English and released in 1933, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 5 viewers worldwide.
About Child of Manhattan
“The drama of a good girl with a bad name!”
Paul Vanderkill is extraordinarily wealthy because his grandfather happened to buy farmland in what was to become Midtown Manhattan. The Loveland Dance Hall is one of the tenants of the Vanderkill estates. To reassure his aunt Sophie, Vanderkill visits Loveland to determine whether it is as disreputable as Sophie suspects. There he meets a dime-a-dance girl, Madeleine MacGonagal, who charms him with her quaint proletarian accent. They begin a secret affair, which turns into a secret marriage when pregnancy ensues. When the baby fails to survive, Madeleine decides that since he had married her only for the baby's sake, she should make haste to Mexico to secure a divorce. There she meets Panama Canal Kelly, a former suitor who now owns a silver mine. Her plans for divorce and quick remarriage are complicated when Vanderkill arrives to confront her. Running 70 minutes.
Child of Manhattan Cast and Characters
The cast features Nancy Carroll (as Madelaine McGonagle), John Boles (as Paul Vanderkill), Buck Jones (as "Panama Canal" Kelley), Jessie Ralph (as Aunt Minnie), and Clara Blandick (as Aunt Sophie). Their performances are a major reason Child of Manhattan has built such a passionate audience.
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Child of Manhattan flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Child of Manhattan?
Child of Manhattan runs for 70 minutes (about 1.2 hour).
Is Child of Manhattan good? What's the rating?
Child of Manhattan holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Child of Manhattan?
The main cast includes Nancy Carroll, John Boles, Buck Jones, and Jessie Ralph, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Child of Manhattan available in English?
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When was Child of Manhattan released?
Child of Manhattan was released in 1933.
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What is Child of Manhattan about?
Child of Manhattan is a Drama/Romance English-language film. Paul Vanderkill is extraordinarily wealthy because his grandfather happened to buy farmland in what was to become Midtown Manhattan. The Loveland Dance Hall is one of the tenants of the Vanderkill estates. To reassure his aunt Sophie, Vanderkill visits Loveland to determine whether it is as disreputable as Sophie suspects. There he meets a dime-a-dance girl, Madeleine MacGonagal, who charms him with her quaint proletarian accent. They begin a secret affair, which turns into a secret marriage when pregnancy ensues. When the baby fails to survive, Madeleine decides that since he had married her only for the baby's sake, she should make haste to Mexico to secure a divorce. There she meets Panama Canal Kelly, a former suitor who now owns a silver mine. Her plans for divorce and quick remarriage are complicated when Vanderkill arrives to confront her.
When was Child of Manhattan released?
Child of Manhattan was released on February 11, 1933. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.
Who stars in Child of Manhattan?
Child of Manhattan stars Nancy Carroll, John Boles, Buck Jones and Jessie Ralph. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Child of Manhattan available in HD?
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