Child of Manhattan (1933)
The drama of a good girl with a bad name!
Paul Vanderkill is extraordinarily wealthy because his grandfather happened to buy farmland in what was to become Midtown Manhattan. The Loveland Dance Hall is one of the tenants of the Vanderkill estates. To reassure his aunt Sophie, Vanderkill visits Loveland to determine whether it is as disreputable as Sophie suspects. There he meets a dime-a-dance girl, Madeleine MacGonagal, who charms him with her quaint proletarian accent. They begin a secret affair, which turns into a secret marriage when pregnancy ensues. When the baby fails to survive, Madeleine decides that since he had married her only for the baby's sake, she should make haste to Mexico to secure a divorce. There she meets Panama Canal Kelly, a former suitor who now owns a silver mine. Her plans for divorce and quick remarriage are complicated when Vanderkill arrives to confront her.
Cast
- Nancy Carroll - Madelaine McGonagle
- John Boles - Paul Vanderkill
- Buck Jones - "Panama Canal" Kelley
- Jessie Ralph - Aunt Minnie
- Clara Blandick - Aunt Sophie
- Luis Alberni - Carlos Spumoni Bustamente
- Warburton Gamble - Stephen Eggleston
- Jane Darwell - Mrs. McGonagle
- Garry Owen - Buddy McGonagle
- Betty Grable - Lucy McGonagle
Screenplay
- Gertrude Purcell (Screenplay)
- Preston Sturges (Theatre Play)
- Maurine Dallas Watkins (Screenplay)
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety
Keywords
baby, pregnancy, divorce, pre-code
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Child of Manhattan about?
- Paul Vanderkill is extraordinarily wealthy because his grandfather happened to buy farmland in what was to become Midtown Manhattan. The Loveland Dance Hall is one of the tenants of the Vanderkill estates. To reassure his aunt Sophie, Vanderkill visits Loveland to determine whether it is as disreputable as Sophie suspects. There he meets a dime-a-dance girl, Madeleine MacGonagal, who charms him with her quaint proletarian accent. They begin a secret affair, which turns into a secret marriage when pregnancy ensues. When the baby fails to survive, Madeleine decides that since he had married her only for the baby's sake, she should make haste to Mexico to secure a divorce. There she meets Panama Canal Kelly, a former suitor who now owns a silver mine. Her plans for divorce and quick remarriage are complicated when Vanderkill arrives to confront her.
- Who directed Child of Manhattan?
- Child of Manhattan was directed by Edward Buzzell.
- Who stars in Child of Manhattan?
- Child of Manhattan stars Nancy Carroll, John Boles, Buck Jones, Jessie Ralph, Clara Blandick, Luis Alberni.
- How long is Child of Manhattan?
- Child of Manhattan has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Child of Manhattan?
- Child of Manhattan is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Child of Manhattan produced?
- Child of Manhattan was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Child of Manhattan?
- The themes of Child of Manhattan include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.