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Actors: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about On The Town |
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In this musical, three sailors are on 24-hour shore leave in New York City. They plan to see the sights, but spend most of the time chasing after and spending time with three beautiful women, the clock ticking by in the background. Gabey falls for 'Miss Turnstiles' and searches for her all over the city, Ozzie is admired by a anthropologist for his neanderthal features, and the shy Chip tries and fails to resist the advances of an aggressive lady cab driver. A very simple story, but full of memorable song and dance numbers.
--Sara Embrey, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of On The Town |
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Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
Kind of comedy
- musical
How much humor v. drama
- Mostly humor, but some serious drama
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- navy soldier
Age:
- 20's-30's
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) average
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) very skinny
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- a deadline
Setting
City?
Yes
City:
- New York
Misc setting
- bar
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- very happy
Any profanity?
- None
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing and dancing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Broadway musical
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