‘Marty’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago today (Apr 11 1955)


Video: 'Marty' trailer

(Monday, April 11, 1955)Marty, a romantic drama film about a lonely butcher who finds love despite the opposition of his friends and family, premiered today at the Sutton theater in New York City.

Directed by Delbert Mann, the film starred Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Joe Mantell, Frank Sutton, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, Esther Minciotti and Augusta Ciolli.