This Is the Bowery

1941 0h 11m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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In this somewhat whitewashed documentary on Manhattan's Bowery a newcomer to the area takes his first step toward redemption after a meal, bed, and inspiring talk.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Nesbitt
Narrator
Charles St. John
Self (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gunther von Fritsch
Writers: Herbert Morgan
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gunther von Fritsch, shot by William Miller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Daniele Amfitheatrof. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Harry Komer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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John Nesbitt and Charles St. John carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0143937 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gunther von Fritsch directs. William Miller behind the camera. Daniele Amfitheatrof scores. Harry Komer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
285 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gunther von Fritsch, shot by William Miller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Daniele Amfitheatrof. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Harry Komer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John Nesbitt and Charles St. John carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0143937 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.