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Main Street to Broadway

1953Movie1 h 43 minNR

66

GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving romance movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A Love Story of Show Business!

In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.

Feels like

Classic Hollywood Romance
Broadway Backstage Drama
Aspiring Artists Story
Show Business Theme
Romantic Entanglements
Dramatic Conflict
1950s Cinema
Character-Driven Narrative
Timeless Appeal

Crew

Directed by: Tay Garnett
Written by: Robert E. Sherwood, Samson Raphaelson
Produced by: Lester Cowan
Music by: Ann Ronell

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Facts

October 12, 1953 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released: October 12, 1953
Runtime: 1 h 43 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Romance, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Main Street to Broadway worth watching?"

Questions about Main Street to Broadway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Main Street to Broadway worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6).

Is Main Street to Broadway good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Main Street to Broadway plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.