Movie

Manhattan Melodrama

“RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!”

★ 7.0(80)19341h 33m

Manhattan Melodrama is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Manhattan Melodrama

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Release date: 1934-05-04
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cosmopolitan Productions

Manhattan Melodrama — trailer

About Manhattan Melodrama

Manhattan Melodrama is a 1934 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Manhattan Melodrama in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Clark Gable

Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher

William Powell

Jim Wade

Myrna Loy

Eleanor Packer

Leo Carrillo

Father Joe

Nat Pendleton

Spud

George Sidney

Poppa Rosen

Isabel Jewell

Annabelle

Muriel Evans

Tootsie Malone

Thomas E. Jackson

Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow

Isabelle Keith

Miss Adams

Noel Madison

Manny Arnold

Jimmy Butler

Jim Wade as a Boy

Themes & keywords

friendshipwoman between two menorganized crimeorphanpre-codeopposite sides of the law

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Manhattan Melodrama in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Manhattan Melodrama is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Manhattan Melodrama on Netflix?+

Manhattan Melodrama is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Manhattan Melodrama?+

Manhattan Melodrama has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Manhattan Melodrama?+

Manhattan Melodrama stars Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo and Nat Pendleton.

When did Manhattan Melodrama come out?+

Manhattan Melodrama is a 1934 movie directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

What genre is Manhattan Melodrama?+

Manhattan Melodrama is Crime, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Manhattan Melodrama?+

Manhattan Melodrama was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.