Broadway Melody of 1940
“The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All”
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
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About Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 is a 1940 English-language music, romance and comedy film directed by Norman Taurog. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Broadway Melody of 1940 was produced by Loew's Incorporated and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on February 9, 1940.
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Writers
- Leon Gordon, George Oppenheimer, Jack McGowan
- Release date
- February 9, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Broadway Melody of 1940 cast & crew
Broadway Melody of 1940 was directed by Norman Taurog and written by Leon Gordon, George Oppenheimer, and Jack McGowan.
The cast features Fred Astaire as Johnny Brett, Eleanor Powell as Clare Bennett, George Murphy as King Shaw, Frank Morgan as Bob Casey, Ian Hunter as Bert C. Matthews, and Florence Rice as Amy Blake.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Joseph Ruttenberg and it was produced by Jack Cummings.
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 worth watching?
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, romance, and comedy, Broadway Melody of 1940 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Broadway Melody of 1940
Fred Astaire
Johnny Brett
Eleanor Powell
Clare Bennett
George Murphy
King Shaw
Frank Morgan
Bob Casey
Ian Hunter
Bert C. Matthews
Florence Rice
Amy Blake
Lynne Carver
Emmy Lou Lee
Ann Morriss
Pearl
Trixie Firschke
Juggler
Libby Taylor
Angel (uncredited)
George Chandler
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Miss Martin (uncredited)
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Broadway Melody of 1940 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Broadway Melody of 1940 in United States?
Broadway Melody of 1940 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Broadway Melody of 1940 in?
Broadway Melody of 1940 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Broadway Melody of 1940?
Broadway Melody of 1940 runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
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