Manhattan Melodrama (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1934, Manhattan Melodrama is a drama, crime and romance film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 93 minutes. “RECKLESS with WOMEN...He pursued them ..."petted" them...promised them nothing and got away with everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Who’s in it. Manhattan Melodrama stars Clark Gable as Edward J. 'Blackie' Gallagher, William Powell as Jim Wade, Myrna Loy as Eleanor Packer and Leo Carrillo as Father Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Manhattan Melodrama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Manhattan Melodrama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhattan Melodrama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhattan Melodrama (1934)?
- In US, Manhattan Melodrama is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Manhattan Melodrama worth watching?
- Manhattan Melodrama holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manhattan Melodrama?
- Manhattan Melodrama stars Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Manhattan Melodrama released?
- Manhattan Melodrama was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.