Before delivering the musical classic Singin’ in the Rain, Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly directed this memorable romantic song-and-dance comedy...
Before delivering the musical classic Singin’ in the Rain, Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly directed this memorable romantic song-and-dance comedy that gave birth to the track New York, New York. Frank Sinatra, Jules Munshin and Kelly himself star as three sailors who are granted a 24-hour pass in the Big Apple.
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94 %31 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %13,209 reviewsAudience score rating
"The pep, enthusiasm and apparent fun the makers of On the Town had in putting it together comes through to the audience and gives the picture its best asset."
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Variety
Variety"Exhilarating, brash spectacle, all rip-snorting, wisecracking attack, and maybe just a teensy bit unlikeable."
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Time Out
Time Out"Gaiety, rhythm, humor and a good, wholesome dash of light romance..."
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The New York Times
The New York TimesOn the Town | Details
Award winner- Winner of Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture at the 1950 Academy Awards
- Runtime
- 98
- Genre
- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Country of origin
- USA
