New York, New York (1977 film) they get together for dinner. Francine is tempted, heads toward the stage door exit, but at the last moment changes her mind. Jimmy, waiting on the sidewalk, realizes he has been stood up and heads off down the street, accompanied by the song he has written—the "Theme from "New York, New York". The theme song of the film, "Theme from "New York, New York", found its own success when Frank Sinatra recorded a cover version of it in 1980. The song became a hit, and both Sinatra's and Minnelli's versions have become closely associated with Manhattan in New York City.
The Poor of New York 1840 and 1855 to 1837 and 1857 so as to coincide with the financial crises of New York City. He also shifted the emotional focus to better align with American ideals, “by simplifying the lengthy, tear-stained narration of "Les Pauvres de Paris" and making the characters more vivid and amusing, the Anglo-Irish dramatist not only found the proper rhythms for a melodrama about fast-paced New York, but he also established what were to be the outstanding virtues of American melodramatic playwriting: speed and precision of tempo, and attention to comic detail.” "The Poor of New York" opened December 8, 1857