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DRAMA . 1935 . 1h 18m . 7.9/10

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.

Starring Francis Lederer, Ginger Rogers, Arthur Hohl
7.9/10
Rating
1h 18m
Runtime
1935
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Francis Lederer stars as Karel Novak in Romance in Manhattan.
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Year context
Romance in Manhattan was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
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...
Romance in Manhattan is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 18m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Romance in Manhattan about?
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.
How long is Romance in Manhattan?
Romance in Manhattan has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in Romance in Manhattan?
The cast of Romance in Manhattan includes Francis Lederer, Ginger Rogers, Arthur Hohl, Jimmy Butler, J. Farrell MacDonald.
What is the rating of Romance in Manhattan?
Romance in Manhattan has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Romance Comedy
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