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Romance in Manhattan
Karel Novak is an incredibly naive Czech immigrant who is taken under the wing of streetwise New York chorus girl Sylvia. With the help of lovable cop-on-the-beat Murphy, Sylvia hides Karel from the immigration authorities and ultimately falls in love with him. In addition to Karel's illegal-alien status, the plot is complicated by a crooked lawyer and a group of well-meaning welfare workers who endeavor to place Sylvia's kid brother Frank in a foster home.
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Plot Summary
A young woman working in a department store falls for a wealthy patron. However, she is also pursued by a charming busboy, leading to a romantic entanglement. The film explores themes of social class and mistaken identity in the bustling environment of New York City.
Critical Reception
Romance in Manhattan was a moderately received film during its release, appreciated for its lighthearted charm and romantic storyline. While not a major critical success, it provided pleasant entertainment for audiences of the era, with performances often cited as adequate for the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming romantic elements and light comedic touch.
The performances were generally seen as fitting the lighthearted tone.
A pleasant, though not groundbreaking, romantic comedy of its time.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this 1935 film.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the early roles for Frances Drake, who would go on to have a career in both Hollywood and British films.
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