Frankie Kane (John Drew Barrymore) is raised in a Catholic orphanage in New York City, where his quick wit and street-smart attitude often set him apart from the other boys. During his teenage years, he comes to the defense of a young Jewish boy, Martin Cabell (Steve McQueen), after witnessing him being bullied. This act sparks a deep and lasting friendship between the two, despite their different backgrounds. Through his visits to the Cabell home, Frankie meets and forms a romantic attachment to Julie (Lita Milan), the family’s maid, whose warmth and charm make a lasting impression on him. As Frankie spends more time with Martin and Julie, he begins to feel a sense of belonging that he has never known—until a startling revelation changes everything.

Central Park West and West 69th Street, Manhattan.

91 Central Park West and West 69th Street, Manhattan.

otsoNY Comments: This street has since been redeveloped, though back in 1950s, the Chalet Suisse restaurant seen in the background used to be at 45 West 52nd Street.

West 48th Street (btw 5th and 6th Avenues) Manhattan.