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The Belle of New York
“M.G.M's Gay TECHNICOLOR Musical!”
5.7 / 10• 1952• 1h 22m•NR• English
MusicRomanceComedy
Storyline
In squeaky-clean New York at the turn of the century, playboy Charlie Hill falls so much in love that he can walk on air. The object of his affections is beautiful Angela Bonfils, a mission house worker in the Bowery. He promises to reform his dissolute life, even trying to do an honest day's work.
Cast & Crew
Fred Astaire
Charlie Hill
Lead
Vera-Ellen
Angela Bonfils
Marjorie Main
Mrs Phineas Hill
Keenan Wynn
Max Ferris
Alice Pearce
Elsie Wilkins
Clinton Sundberg
Gilford Spivak
Gale Robbins
Dixie 'Deadshot' McCoy
Tom Dugan
With Wedding Gift of Stolen Silver (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Walters's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Belle of New York is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
