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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (20)
Dick Powell
Gary Blake
Madeleine Carroll
Mimi Caraway
Alice Faye
Mona Merrick
George Barbier
Commodore Caraway
Alan Mowbray
Frederick Sims
Cora Witherspoon
Aunt Fritz
Walter Catlett
Jake Dibble
Douglas Fowley
Eddie Eads
Joan Davis
Miss Katz
Stepin Fetchit
Herman
Sig Ruman
Herr Hanfstangel
Billy Gilbert
Joe Papaloupas
E. E. Clive
Cabby
John Sheehan
Stage Manager
Douglas Wood
Mr. Trivet
Al Ritz
Al Ritz
Jimmy Ritz
Jimmy Ritz
Harry Ritz
Harry Ritz
PI
Paul Irving
Harry Morris
Harry Stubbs
Kelly
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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.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Romance