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1949 · 98 min · NR

On the Town

Directed by Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen · Comedy, Romance

On the Town (1949) is a Comedy film, directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen set in New York City during the 1940s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Roger EdensLennie Hayton
Cinematography
Harold Rosson
Cast
Gene KellyFrank SinatraBetty GarrettAnn MillerJules MunshinVera-EllenFlorence BatesAlice Pearce

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFriendship
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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