Manhattan Cocktail

1928·Movie
1h 12min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Nancy Carroll stars in Manhattan Cocktail as Babs, a college coed who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Joining up with her campus chums Fred (Richard Arlen) and Bob (Danny O'Shea), likewise aspiring thespians, Babes heads to Broadway with stars in her eyes. The winsome threesome are quickly disillusioned by the heartless machinations of nasty producer Renov (Paul Lukas) and his harridan wife (Lilyan Tashman). Before the plot proper gets under way, the audience is regaled with a cute "mythological" prologue, featuring the same three leading actors. Manhattan Cocktail was a silent picture, except for two brief musical numbers showcasing Nancy Carroll.
Silent Film EraShowbiz AspirationsJazz AgeRomantic DramaComing-of-Age StoryEarly CinemaBroadway DreamsNostalgic Charm

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Manhattan Cocktail worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Manhattan Cocktail rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Manhattan Cocktail?

1 h 12 min

Manhattan Cocktail runs 1 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Manhattan Cocktail?

Critics56
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Manhattan Cocktail higher (68) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Manhattan Cocktail in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

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