Little Old New York (1940): Cast & Plot
Little Old New York is a 1940 historical drama directed by Henry King, starring Henry Stephenson as Robert R. Livingston, Richard Greene and Alice Faye. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Henry King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Little Old New York About?
The premise of Little Old New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited waterfront belle battles rivals to win the affection of the handsome inventor Robert Fulton. Meanwhile, Fulton gains the backing of a tavern owner and a diligent shipyard worker, who together help him bring his ambitious high‑powered steamboat vision to life.
Little Old New York Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- boat
- invention
- lack of money for the invention
- waitress
- lie
- believing in self
- tavern
- steamboat
- sailor
- uncle niece relationship
- waterfront
- smuggling
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- ship
- shipbuilding
- sabotage
- romantic rivalry
- revenge
- new york city
- loan
- investor
- hotel
- harbor patrol
- fistfight
- fire
- financial crisis
- ferry
- englishman
- engine
- fired from a job
- embargo
- dinner party
- decoy
- brawl
- beer garden
- bartender
- artist
- 1800s
- based on play
Little Old New York Cast & Characters
Henry Stephenson leads the cast as Robert R. Livingston, with Richard Greene as Robert Fulton and Alice Faye as Pat O'Day. Directed by Henry King; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry King
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Henry Stephenson as Robert R. Livingston - Richard Greene as Robert Fulton
- Alice Faye as Pat O'Day
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Fred MacMurray as Charles Brownne
Also Starring in Little Old New York
· 34 more- Ward Bond Regan
- Andy Devine "Commodore"
- Fritz Feld Tavern Keeper
- Harry Strang Fireman on the 'Clermont'
- Stanley Andrews Patrol Captain
- Harry Cording Man in Mob About to Set 'Clermont' Afire
- Harry Tyler Helmsman
- Theodore von Eltz Washington Irving
- Clarence Wilson Willie Stout
- Herbert Evans Livingstone's Footman
- Virginia Brissac Mrs. Brevoort
- Victor Kilian DeWitt
- Arthur Aylesworth Sea Captain
- Eddie Hall Extra as Dancing Sailor (uncredited)
- Herbert Heywood Horace
- G. Pat Collins Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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- Jessie Arnold Woman
- Eddie Hart Sailor
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Blackie (as O.G. Hendrian)
- Robert Middlemass Nicholas Roosevelt
- Jody Gilbert Hilda
- Tyler Brooke Singer
- Roger Imhof John Jacob Astor
- Herbert Ashley Ticket Taker
- Keith Hitchcock Livingstone's Butler
- Brenda Joyce Harriet Livingston
- Paul Sutton Wolf
- Ben Carter Noah
- Chick Collins Captain of the 'Clermont'
- Pat Hartigan Regan's Henchman
- Dorothy Dearing Girl at Dinner Party
- Iva Stewart Mrs. Irving
- James H. McNamara Banker
- Marion Briscoe Banker's Wife
More from Henry King
More films directed by Henry King, best-rated first: The Gunfighter, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Tender Is the Night and Beloved Infidel.
Little Old New York Plot Summary
What happens in Little Old New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1807, the engineer and inventor Robert Fulton arrives in New York City, where he meets the tavern and inn keeper Pat O’Day. O’Day quickly becomes a believer in Fulton and his dream, seeing in his plans the promise of a new era of travel. She uses her connections and social standing to help him pursue the investment capital needed to build his ambitious steam-powered ship.
Charles Browne, Fulton’s ally and O’Day’s longtime suitor, opens his own shipyard to assist with the project. Fulton receives an initial philanthropic nudge from Chancellor Robert L. Livingstone, and additional funds are gathered through O’Day’s business relationships. With these early boosts, Fulton is able to press forward and secure the remaining capital required to bring his revolutionary paddle steamer to life.
Full summary
The whole story of Little Old New York, scene by scene
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Little Old New York Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “De opstandelingen van de Clermont” and “Les révoltés du Clermont”.
- Also known as
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- De opstandelingen van de Clermont
- Les révoltés du Clermont
- Na Antiga Nova York
- El despertar de una ciudad
- Satamakorttelin herttuatar
- A holnap hajósa
- I ribelli del porto
- Stroomopwaarts
- O Despertar de uma Cidade
- Hertiginnan från hamnkvarteret
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Little Old New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Little Old New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Little Old New York?
Little Old New York runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Little Old New York released?
Little Old New York was released on February 9, 1940.
Who directed Little Old New York?
Little Old New York was directed by Henry King.
More films by Henry King Who is in the cast of Little Old New York?
Little Old New York stars Henry Stephenson as Robert R. Livingston, Richard Greene as Robert Fulton and Alice Faye as Pat O'Day, among 38 credited actors.
Does Little Old New York have a post-credit scene?
No. Little Old New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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