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Little Old New York (1940) was a Black-and-white - Comedy Film directed by Henry King and produced by Raymond Griffith and Darryl F. Zanuck.

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Marion Davies in Little Old New York (1923)

By Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 27, 2011 From Pretty Clever Films

One of the few plus sides to be afflicted with this season’s super virus is that is allows for a lot of lounging and YouTube time. What is there to do when you can’t eat, sleep, breathe or come into contact with other humans? Watch silent movies of course! This one is a delightful trifle... Read full article


Undercrank Productions: Little Old New York (1923)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

What would you do for a million dollars? For Patricia O'Day (Marion Davies), she would go as far as live her life as a boy so that her family could inherit what was rightfully theirs. When Patricia's rich American uncle passes away, she and her father John (J.M. Kerrigan) are visited in Ireland by t... Read full article


Undercrank Productions: Little Old New York (1923)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

What would you do for a million dollars? For Patricia O'Day (Marion Davies), she would go as far as live her life as a boy so that her family could inherit what was rightfully theirs. When Patricia's rich American uncle passes away, she and her father John (J.M. Kerrigan) are visited in Ireland by t... Read full article


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The movie originally did not include any songs in order to emphasize Alice Faye's acting ability, but one song was added when her fans complained. However, her participation in the performance of that song was minimal.
In the original play and movie, Pat O'Day comes to America disguised as her deceased brother Patrick to claim an inheritance left to him. This was eliminated from this movie.
Studio mechanics built a replica of Fulton's two-cycle engine and paddle-wheel of the Clermont, following notes in his diaries. The studio also built 3 huge sailing ships and 25 smaller boats for the production.
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Also directed by Henry King




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Also released in 1940




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