Manhattan Cocktail
Seen it?1928 | 72 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Set against the energy of New York.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 12 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
Sunset Boulevard
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
The Barefoot Contessa Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama that fewer people know today.
Reality
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Wonderstruck Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
People Like Us
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Dorothy Arzner
- Nancy CarrollBabs Clark
- Richard ArlenFred Tilden
- Danny O'SheaBob Marky
- Paul LukasBoris Renov
- Lilyan TashmanMrs. Renov
- Edwina BoothEdwina