Romance in Manhattan (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1935, Romance in Manhattan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Roberts, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Karel Novak is an incredibly naive Czech immigrant who is taken under the wing of streetwise New York chorus girl Sylvia. With the help of lovable cop-on-the-beat Murphy, Sylvia hides Karel from the immigration authorities and ultimately falls in love with him. In addition to Karel's illegal-alien status, the plot is complicated by a crooked lawyer and a group of well-meaning welfare workers who endeavor to place Sylvia's kid brother Frank in a foster home.
Who’s in it. Romance in Manhattan stars Francis Lederer as Karel Novak, Ginger Rogers as Sylvia Dennis, Arthur Hohl as Halsey J. Pander and Jimmy Butler as Frank Dennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Romance in Manhattan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romance in Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romance in Manhattan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romance in Manhattan (1935)?
- In US, Romance in Manhattan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romance in Manhattan worth watching?
- Romance in Manhattan holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romance in Manhattan?
- Romance in Manhattan stars Francis Lederer, Ginger Rogers, Arthur Hohl, Jimmy Butler and J. Farrell MacDonald.
- When was Romance in Manhattan released?
- Romance in Manhattan was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.