Movie

Adventure in Manhattan

“THE GAL WHO TOOK MR. DEEDS TO TOWN STEPS OUT AGAIN... This time with handsome Joel McCrea...in the year's merriest melee of mirth!”

★ 6.1(14)19361h 13m

Mystery Comedy Crime Drama

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Good to know

Director: Edward Ludwig
Release date: 1936-10-08
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About Adventure in Manhattan

Adventure in Manhattan is a 1936 movie in the Mystery, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea and Reginald Owen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Adventure in Manhattan in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of an egotistical crime writer who gets involved with the case of a notorious art thief (who is believed to be dead) while at the same time romancing a lovely young actress who's in a play that also happens to be the cover for massive jewel job. Art connoisseur and criminologist George Melville is hired to track down art thieves, assisted by perky Claire Peyton and goaded by Phil Bane, the roaring newspaper editor who has employed him. The mastermind poses as a theatrical impresario and stages a war drama, replete with loud explosions, to divert attention from his band of thieves, who are cracking safes in a bank adjacent to the theater.

Cast

Jean Arthur

Claire Peyton

Joel McCrea

George Melville

Reginald Owen

Blackton Gregory

Thomas Mitchell

Phil Bane

Victor Kilian

Mark Gibbs

John Gallaudet

McGuire

Emmett Vogan

Lorimer

George Cooper

Duncan

Herman Bing

Otto

Robert Warwick

Phillip Rupert

Bess Flowers

Miss Arnold - Beauty Salon Attendant (uncredited)

John Eldredge

Tommy - Actor in Play (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

reporterstage play

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Adventure in Manhattan in Portugal?+

Adventure in Manhattan is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Adventure in Manhattan on Netflix?+

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How long is Adventure in Manhattan?+

Adventure in Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Adventure in Manhattan?+

Adventure in Manhattan stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Reginald Owen, Thomas Mitchell and Victor Kilian.

When did Adventure in Manhattan come out?+

Adventure in Manhattan is a 1936 movie directed by Edward Ludwig.

What genre is Adventure in Manhattan?+

Adventure in Manhattan is Mystery, Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Adventure in Manhattan?+

Adventure in Manhattan was directed by Edward Ludwig.