Uptown New York (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Uptown New York is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Schertzinger, running about 80 minutes. “A human story of a girl who was... just human - by Vina Delmar author of” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Oakie plays Eddie Doyle, a gumball machine salesman who marries Pat Smith (Shirley Grey) knowing full well that the girl is on the rebound from a failed romance with aspiring Jewish doctor Max Silver (Leon Ames). But when Pat is nearly killed in an effort to protect her husband's gumball machines from hoodlums and is in need of a lifesaving operation, Eddie calls on Dr. Max
Who’s in it. Uptown New York stars Jack Oakie as Eddie Doyle, Shirley Grey as Patricia Smith, Leon Ames as Max Silver (as Leon Waycoff) and George Cooper as Al, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Uptown New York has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uptown New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uptown New York tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uptown New York (1932)?
- In US, Uptown New York is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uptown New York worth watching?
- Uptown New York holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uptown New York?
- Uptown New York stars Jack Oakie, Shirley Grey, Leon Ames, George Cooper and Alexander Carr.
- When was Uptown New York released?
- Uptown New York was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.