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New York Town is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by Charles Vidor and starring Fred MacMurray, Mary Martin, Akim Tamiroff, and Robert Preston. The film was written by Lewis Meltzer and an uncredited Preston Sturges based on a story by Jo Swerling.
The film is notable for a long opening "single take" shot which establishes the personalities of several New York City apartment residents.
Original Release
10/31/1941
US Release
10/31/1941
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred MacMurray | Victor Ballard |
| Mary Martin | Alexandra Curtis |
| Robert Preston | Paul Bryson, Jr. |
| Akim Tamiroff | Stefan Janowski |
| Lynne Overman | Sam |
| Eric Blore | Vivian |
| Fuzzy Knight | Gus Nelson |
| Cecil Kellaway | Shipboard Host |
| Oliver Blake | Bender |
| Edward McNamara | Brody |
Directors
Writers
Jo Swerling, Lewis Meltzer, Preston Sturges
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred MacMurray | Victor Ballard |
| Mary Martin | Alexandra Curtis |
| Robert Preston | Paul Bryson, Jr. |
| Akim Tamiroff | Stefan Janowski |
| Lynne Overman | Sam |
| Eric Blore | Vivian |
| Fuzzy Knight | Gus Nelson |
| Cecil Kellaway | Shipboard Host |
| Oliver Blake | Bender |
| Edward McNamara | Brody |
| Ken Carpenter | Master of Ceremonies |
| Sam McDaniel | Henry |
| Iris Adrian | Toots O'Day |
| John Bagni | The Dip |
| Nicholas Bela | Hungarian Father |
| Monte Blue | McAuliffe |
| Tommy Bond | Willie |
| Harry C. Bradley | Spectator |
| Jack Carr | Barker |
| Ethel Clayton | Minor Role |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Anthony Veiller | Producer |
