25 Apr 1979
Manhattan
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Blonde Inspiration
When a fellow needs a girl
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
Top Billed Cast
John Shelton Jonathan 'Johnny' Briggs
Virginia Grey Margie Blake, Phil's Secretary
Albert Dekker Phil Hendricks
Charles Butterworth 'Bittsy' Conway
Donald Meek 'Dusty' King
Reginald Owen Reginald Mason
Alma Kruger Victoria Mason
Rita Quigley Regina
Marion Martin Wanda
George Lessey C. V. Hutchins
Byron Foulger Hutchins' Associate (uncredited)
Charles Halton Mr. Packer (uncredited)
Robert Emmett Keane Rudy (uncredited)
Frank McLure Spectator at Speech (uncredited)
James McNamara Fat Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Charles R. Moore Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Pat O'Malley Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford Turkish Bath Attendant (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre Reporter (uncredited)
Larry Steers Spectator at Speech (uncredited)
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