It Happened in Brooklyn

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It Happened in Brooklyn

Released Mar 13, 1947

1h 45m

Musical

Comedy

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After returning home from the war, soldier Danny Miller (Frank Sinatra) heads straight to his old stomping grounds in Brooklyn, N.Y. He's determined to attain success as a singer -- and help his friends reach their own dreams along the way. Danny moves in with old chum Nick Lombardi (Jimmy Durante) and falls head-over-heels in love with schoolteacher Anne Fielding (Kathryn Grayson). But will an upper-crust acquaintance (Peter Lawford) wreck his new romance?

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James Agee

TIME Magazine

Aside from an overdose of jokes about Brooklyn, everything about the picture is not only unobjectionable but, in a modest way, definitely enjoyable.

Feb 27, 2018

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Some cute musical numbers.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 19, 2003

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Josephine O'Neill

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

The film's most interesting angle: Sinatra's bloom into a carefree, light-comedy personality.

Oct 24, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Fluffy musical courtesy of MGM.

Rated: C

Jul 24, 2006

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Typical MGM musical fare, highlighted by greats Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 31, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: B-

Sep 9, 2005

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Jared Z

Rather on the corny side, but earnest and with a couple great songs.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Audience Member

Pleasant Frank Sinatra/MGM musical has a simple plot but some wonderful Jule Styne/Sammy Cahn songs including "Time After Time," "I Believe" and "It's the Same Old Dream."

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Typical MGM musical fare, highlighted by greats Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

"Brother-in-Lawford" (Peter Lawford), Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra in an agreeable time filler.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

The story is solid, the musical numbers are grand, and Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra are amazing together. It's not the most masterful of musicals, but it's great great fun, and any fan of Frankie will enjoy it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

This movie so so utterly charming. <3

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Richard Whorf

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Frank Sinatra

Danny Webson Miller

Kathryn Grayson

Anne Fielding

Peter Lawford

Jamie Shellgrove

Jimmy Durante

Nick Lombardi

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Synopsis

After returning home from the war, soldier Danny Miller (Frank Sinatra) heads straight to his old stomping grounds in Brooklyn, N.Y. He's determined to attain success as a singer -- and help his friends reach their own dreams along the way. Danny moves in with old chum Nick Lombardi (Jimmy Durante) and falls head-over-heels in love with schoolteacher Anne Fielding (Kathryn Grayson). But will an upper-crust acquaintance (Peter Lawford) wreck his new romance?

Director: Richard Whorf
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 1947, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 45m

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