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MUSIC . 1937 . 1h 29m . 6.7/10

On the Avenue_

"YOU DON'T CARE WHAT THEY DO...IF THEY'LL ONLY KEEP ON DOING IT -IT'S THAT KIND OF SHOW!"

A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.

Starring Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye
6.7/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
1937
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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YOU DON'T CARE WHAT THEY DO...IF THEY'LL ONLY KEEP ON DOING IT -IT'S THAT KIND OF SHOW!

A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.

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Cast
Dick Powell stars as Gary Blake in On the Avenue.
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Year context
On the Avenue was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the ...
On the Avenue is a Music, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 29m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (3 votes)

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What is On the Avenue about?
A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.
How long is On the Avenue?
On the Avenue has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in On the Avenue?
The cast of On the Avenue includes Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye, George Barbier, Alan Mowbray.
What is the rating of On the Avenue?
On the Avenue has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Music Comedy Romance
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