The Belle of New York
1952, English. Directed by Charles Walters.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Charles WaltersDirector
- Fred AstaireCharlie Hill
- Vera-EllenAngela Bonfils
- Marjorie MainMrs Phineas Hill
- Keenan WynnMax Ferris
- Alice PearceElsie Wilkins
- Clinton SundbergGilford Spivak
- Gale RobbinsDixie 'Deadshot' McCoy
- Tom DuganWith Wedding Gift of Stolen Silver (uncredited)
- Ed HaskettSupper Club Patron (uncredited)
- Percy HeltonPresents Angela with Flowers (uncredited)
- Dorinda CliftonOne of Frenchie's Girls (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert O'Brien, Irving Elinson
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $2M
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The Belle of New York runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Belle of New York isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Belle of New York?
If you liked The Belle of New York, try Fun in Acapulco, The Fighting Temptations, Holiday Harmony.
Who directed The Belle of New York?
The Belle of New York (1952) was directed by Charles Walters and stars Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, Marjorie Main.