# On the Town (1949)

> Three sailors turn a single day of shore leave into a buoyant musical whirlwind of romance, mistaken identities, and New York spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19730

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
- Cast: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, Vera-Ellen, Florence Bates, Alice Pearce
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041716/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: joyful, witty, breezy, lazy sunday, classic movie night

## Synopsis

Three sailors embark on a whirlwind adventure in New York City, where romance and chaos collide in a single day.

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