CinemaOSMovie · 1928 · 1h 12m · NR

Manhattan Cocktail

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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.

Directed byDorothy Arzner

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
EN
Released
November 24, 1928
Studios
Paramount PicturesParamount Famous Lasky Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Nancy Carroll

Nancy Carroll

Babs Clark

Richard Arlen

Richard Arlen

Fred Tilden

Danny O'Shea

Bob Marky

Paul Lukas

Paul Lukas

Boris Renov

Lilyan Tashman

Lilyan Tashman

Mrs. Renov

Edwina Booth

Edwina Booth

Edwina

Creative team
Directed by
Dorothy Arzner
Dorothy Arzner
Written by
Ethel Doherty
Ethel Doherty
Ernest Vajda
Produced by
Adolph Zukor
Adolph Zukor
Jesse L. Lasky
Jesse L. Lasky

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