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They Paint The Town With Joy! - On the Town
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Title: On the Town

Release Date: 8 Dec 1949

Runtime: 1h 38m

Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.022 (246 votes)

Cast

  • Gabey: Gene Kelly
  • Chip: Frank Sinatra
  • Brunhilde Esterhazy: Betty Garrett
  • Claire Huddesen: Ann Miller
  • Ozzie: Jules Munshin
  • Ivy Smith: Vera-Ellen
  • Madame Dilyovska: Florence Bates
  • Lucy Schmeeler: Alice Pearce
  • Professor: George Meader
  • Cab Company Owner (uncredited): Murray Alper
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