Uptown New York

1932Movie1 h 20 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Jack Oakie plays Eddie Doyle, a gumball machine salesman who marries Pat Smith (Shirley Grey) knowing full well that the girl is on the rebound from a failed romance with aspiring Jewish doctor Max Silver (Leon Ames).

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

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Facts

November 27, 1932 · 1 h 20 min · Violence

Released
November 27, 1932
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

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Questions about Uptown New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Uptown New York worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Uptown New York good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Uptown New York plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.