"They Paint The Town With Joy!"
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
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The people behind it
Gene Kelly
Gabey
Frank Sinatra
Chip
Betty Garrett
Brunhilde Esterhazy
Ann Miller
Claire Huddesen
Jules Munshin
Ozzie
Vera-Ellen
Ivy Smith
Florence Bates
Madame Dilyovska
Alice Pearce
Lucy Schmeeler
George Meader
Professor
Murray Alper
Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
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