Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1937, Manhattan Merry-Go-Round is a comedy and music film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In this musical comedy, a crooked record producer uses his mob connections to force performers to do their stuff. The trouble really begins when the gangster's strong-arm tactics nearly cause a singer to lose his fiancée. A wide variety of entertainers appear including cowboy crooner Gene Autry, baseball hero Joe DiMaggio, and big band stars Cab Calloway, Ted Lewis, and the Kay Thompson Singers. Songs include "Mamma I Wanna Make Rhythm," "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," "Heaven?," "I Owe You," and "It's Round-up Time in Reno."
Who’s in it. Manhattan Merry-Go-Round stars Phil Regan as Jerry Hart, Leo Carrillo as Tony Gordoni, Ann Dvorak as Ann Rogers and Tamara Geva as Charlizzini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Manhattan Merry-Go-Round 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 Manhattan Merry-Go-Round page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhattan Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)?
- In US, Manhattan Merry-Go-Round 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 Manhattan Merry-Go-Round worth watching?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round?
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round stars Phil Regan, Leo Carrillo, Ann Dvorak, Tamara Geva and James Gleason.