Review of It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) by Nate T — 15 Nov 2016

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

This review of It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) was written by Nate T on 15 Nov 2016.

It Happened in Brooklyn has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jeannette W (38) on 29 Jul 2008

Pre-Rat Pack Peter Lawford and Frank. Excellent film…

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By Dawn K (216) on 18 Dec 2008

Durante is his typical wonderful self. Sinatra convincing. Peter Lawford as Lawford-esque as he always was…

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By James Agee (59) for TIME Magazine (1,130) on 27 Feb 2018

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

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By Michael T (3,420) on 27 Nov 2015

Pleasant Frank Sinatra/MGM musical has a simple plot but some wonderful Jule Styne/Sammy Cahn songs including Time After Time, I Believe and…

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By Neil O (224) on 15 Aug 2009

Despite a paper thin plot, this is a good Sinatra vehicle that features several great songs from Sammy Cahn and Julie Styne (The Brooklyn Bridge/Time…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 01 Feb 2012

The story is solid, the musical numbers are grand, and Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra are amazing together…

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By Elizabeth N (358) on 15 Dec 2010

Minor MGM musical with the usual lightweight framework providing the stars a chance to break out in song…

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