The Girl from Manhattan (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1948, The Girl from Manhattan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 81 minutes. “Dottie's on the road to laughter again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town girl who's made it big in New York as a fashion model returns home, only to find that her somewhat dotty uncle has mortgaged his boarding house to the hilt. In her efforts to help him keep his boarding house, she becomes involved with a handsome young minister and his superior, an older bishop.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Manhattan stars Dorothy Lamour as Carol Maynard, George Montgomery as Rev. Tom Walker, Charles Laughton as The Bishop and Ernest Truex as Homer Purdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl from Manhattan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Manhattan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Manhattan (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl from Manhattan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl from Manhattan worth watching?
- The Girl from Manhattan holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Manhattan?
- The Girl from Manhattan stars Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery, Charles Laughton, Ernest Truex and Hugh Herbert.
- When was The Girl from Manhattan released?
- The Girl from Manhattan was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.