New York Town (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1941, New York Town is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Victor Ballard, a happy-go-lucky albeit impoverished sidewalk photographer, shares a New York City studio apartment with Polish immigrant painter Stefan Janowski. The big city doles out joy and misery indiscriminately: In the apartment below Victor and Steve, Gus Nelson learns that his wife has given birth to quintuplets, while the lonely tenant in the apartment below Gus has given up on life and committed suicide.
Who’s in it. New York Town stars Fred MacMurray as Victor Ballard, Mary Martin as Alexandra Curtis, Robert Preston as Paul Bryson, Jr. and Akim Tamiroff as Stefan Janowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, New York Town sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New York Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of New York Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New York Town (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New York Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New York Town worth watching?
- New York Town holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New York Town?
- New York Town stars Fred MacMurray, Mary Martin, Robert Preston, Akim Tamiroff and Lynne Overman.
- When was New York Town released?
- New York Town was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.