Adventure in Manhattan
1936, English. Directed by Edward Ludwig.
THE GAL WHO TOOK MR. DEEDS TO TOWN STEPS OUT AGAIN... This time with handsome Joel McCrea...in the year's merriest melee of mirth!
The story of an egotistical crime writer who gets involved with the case of a notorious art thief (who is believed to be dead) while at the same time romancing a lovely young actress who's in a play that also happens to be the cover for massive jewel job. Art connoisseur and criminologist George Melville is hired to track down art thieves, assisted by perky Claire Peyton and goaded by Phil Bane, the roaring newspaper editor who has employed him. The mastermind poses as a theatrical impresario and stages a war drama, replete with loud explosions, to divert attention from his band of thieves, who are cracking safes in a bank adjacent to the theater.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward LudwigDirector
- Jean ArthurClaire Peyton
- Joel McCreaGeorge Melville
- Reginald OwenBlackton Gregory
- Thomas MitchellPhil Bane
- Victor KilianMark Gibbs
- John GallaudetMcGuire
- Emmett VoganLorimer
- George CooperDuncan
- Herman BingOtto
- Robert WarwickPhillip Rupert
- Bess FlowersMiss Arnold - Beauty Salon Attendant (uncredited)
- John EldredgeTommy - Actor in Play (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Sauber, Joseph Krumgold, Jack Kirkland
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Adventure in Manhattan runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Adventure in Manhattan is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Adventure in Manhattan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 October 1936. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adventure in Manhattan?
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Who directed Adventure in Manhattan?
Adventure in Manhattan (1936) was directed by Edward Ludwig and stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Reginald Owen.