Manhattan Angel
Manhattan Angel is a 1949 American comedy musical film starring Gloria Jean.
| Manhattan Angel | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arthur Dreifuss |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Written by | Albert Derr |
| Starring | Gloria Jean |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
| Color process | Black and white |
Production company | Sam Katzman Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was originally called Sweetheart of the Blues.[1] It was made after I Surrender Dear'.[2]
Plot
Gloria Cole and Eddie Swenson are working to keep an old house, now being used as a youth center, from being razed to make room for a new skyscraper in Manhattan. Gloria enters a friend in a beauty contest with a $25,000 first prize and, after some iffy-maneuvering, her friend wins the contest and the money goes to preserving the youth center.
Cast
- Gloria Jean as Gloria Cole
- Ross Ford as Eddie Swenson
- Patricia Barry as Maggie Graham (as Patricia White)
- Thurston Hall as Everett H. Burton
References
- "Beckett Goes Romantic; Miller Duties Doubled" Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 4 Mar 1948: 23.
- "Pretty Little Gloria Jean Blossoms Out as Player of Important Adult Roles" Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 28 Mar 1948: C1
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