
You'll Never Get Rich(1941)
A Broadway choreographer gets drafted and coincidentally ends up in the same army base as the boyfriend of his object of affection.


“They Paint The Town With Joy!”
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

Gene Kelly
Gabey

Frank Sinatra
Chip

Betty Garrett
Brunhilde Esterhazy

Ann Miller
Claire Huddesen

Jules Munshin
Ozzie

Vera-Ellen
Ivy Smith

Florence Bates
Madame Dilyovska

Alice Pearce
Lucy Schmeeler

George Meader
Professor

Murray Alper
Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
On the Town is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1949 exploring themes of new york city, musical, u.s. navy, coney island, sailor, new york subway. Directed by Gene Kelly, it stars Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett. Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
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