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It Happened in Brooklyn (1947)

"IT ALL TAKES PLACE IN THAT FASCINATING WONDERLAND OF THE FAR EAST...BROOKLYN!"

5.819471h 45mEN
ComedyMusicRomance

Directed by Richard Whorf

Rating

5.8/10

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

EN

Release

March 13, 1947

Director

Richard Whorf

Official Trailer

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Overview

Danny has been in the army for 4 years, yet all he thinks about is Brooklyn and how great it is. When he returns after the war, he soon finds that Brooklyn is not so nice after all. He is able to share a place with Nick, the janitor of his old High School, and get a job as a singer in a music store....

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Danny Webson Miller

Kathryn Grayson

Kathryn Grayson

Anne Fielding

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Jamie Shellgrove

Jimmy Durante

Jimmy Durante

Nick Lombardi

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Nurse

Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather

Duke of Dunstable

William Roy

William Roy

Leo Kardos

Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel

Policeman

Tamara Shayne

Tamara Shayne

Mrs. Kardos

Marcy McGuire

Marcy McGuire

Rae Jakobi

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into It Happened in Brooklyn (1947), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Danny has been in the army for 4 years, yet all he thinks about is Brooklyn and how great it is. When he returns after the war, he soon finds that Brooklyn is not so nice after all. He is able to share a place with Nick, the janitor of his old High School, and get a job as a singer in a music store. He also meets Leo, a talented pianist and his teacher Anne, whose dream is to singing Opera. When Jamie arrives from England, Danny tries to show him the Brooklyn experience and help him compose modern swing music. Together, these four also try to help Leo get the Brooklyn Music scholarship.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of It Happened in Brooklyn. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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