Young Man of Manhattan | 1930 | Musical Comedy Drama

Title: Young Man of Manhattan | 1930 | Musical Comedy Drama Director: Monta Bell Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Claudette Colbert, Norman Foster, Ginger Rogers, Charles Ruggles Based on: Novel *Young Man of Manhattan* by Katharine Brush Release Date: May 17 1930 Runtime: 79 minutes Format: Black and white with sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Musical Comedy Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction of New York life and sports reporting 00:10:00 Meeting of Ann Vaughn and Toby McLean 00:20:00 Rapid romance and marriage 00:30:00 Career success and marital tension 00:40:00 Introduction of Puff Randolph 00:50:00 Jealousy and conflict 01:00:00 Reconciliation and resolution --- Summary: Young Man of Manhattan is a 1930 American pre-Code musical comedy drama set against the bustling backdrop of New York City journalism. Sportswriter Toby McLean and feature writer Ann Vaughn meet during a boxing assignment, fall in love swiftly, and marry, only to face strain when Ann’s career flourishes beyond Toby’s. Their relationship is further tested by the flirtatious Puff Randolph, a socialite whose advances and antics stir tensions between the couple. Through a blend of romantic conflict, social comedy, and musical elements, the narrative explores themes of success, insecurity, and personal growth, culminating in Toby’s renewed commitment to both his profession and his marriage. --- Background: Directed by Monta Bell for Paramount Pictures and adapted from Katharine Brush’s contemporary novel, Young Man of Manhattan marked the feature film debut of Ginger Rogers in a supporting role. The story was filmed at Paramount’s Astoria Studios in Queens and incorporates scenes of New York newspaper life, including authentic sports coverage sequences that reflect the film’s depiction of press culture. --- Trivia: Young Man of Manhattan was the first feature film appearance of Ginger Rogers. The film’s line “Cigarette me, big boy” became a memorable catchphrase during its early 1930s release. Claudette Colbert and Norman Foster were married in real life at the time of production. The narrative is based on a popular contemporary novel serialized in *The Saturday Evening Post*. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: May 17 1930 Original Studio / Distributor: Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Not applicable --- Hashtags: #YoungManOfManhattan1930 #ClaudetteColbert #GingerRogers #PreCodeFilm #ParamountPictures #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain