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Knickerbocker Holiday (1944)

Movie ★ 5.8 85 min

The wild and woolly early days of New York -- when it was still known as New Amsterdam -- provide the backdrop for this period musical-comedy. In 1650, Peter Stuyvesant arrives in New Amsterdam to assume his duties as governor. Stuyvesant is hardly the fun-loving type, and one of his first official acts is to call for the death of Brom Broeck, a newspaper publisher well-known for his fearless exposes of police and government corruption. However, Broeck hasn't done anything that would justify the death penalty, so Stuyvesant waits (without much patience) for Broeck to step out of line. Broeck is romancing a beautiful woman named Tina Tienhoven, whose sister Ulda happens to be dating his best friend, Ten Pin. After Stuyvesant's men toss Broeck in jail on a trumped-up charge, Stuyvesant sets his sights on winning Tina's affections.

Harry Joe Brown Director Maxwell Anderson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 17, 1944
Runtime
85 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0036988
Language
Studio
Producers Corporation of America

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Frequently asked questions

What is Knickerbocker Holiday about?
The wild and woolly early days of New York -- when it was still known as New Amsterdam -- provide the backdrop for this period musical-comedy. In 1650, Peter Stuyvesant arrives in New Amsterdam to assume his duties as governor. Stuyvesant is hardly the fun-loving type, and one of his first official acts is to call for the death of Brom Broeck, a newspaper publisher well-known for his fearless exposes of police and government corruption. However, Broeck hasn't done anything that would justify the death penalty, so Stuyvesant waits (without much patience) for Broeck to step out of line. Broeck is romancing a beautiful woman named Tina Tienhoven, whose sister Ulda happens to be dating his best friend, Ten Pin. After Stuyvesant's men toss Broeck in jail on a trumped-up charge, Stuyvesant sets his sights on winning Tina's affections.
Who directed Knickerbocker Holiday?
Knickerbocker Holiday was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
Who stars in Knickerbocker Holiday?
Knickerbocker Holiday stars Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, Constance Dowling, Ernest Cossart.
When was Knickerbocker Holiday released?
Knickerbocker Holiday is a 1944 music, comedy, history film.
Where can I watch Knickerbocker Holiday?
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