Melody in May (1936)
Ruth Etting is looking to get away from the glare of publicity for a few days so she heads to the countryside and takes a room in a small boardinghouse. She makes the acquaintance of the owner and her young son who works as a soda jerk in the ice cream parlor and notices that he is teased by the other kids in town so she comes up with a way to help. Ruth sings "St. Louis Blues" & "It Had to Be You".
Director: Ben Holmes
Genre: Music
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 30, 1936
Cast
- Ruth Etting - Ruth Etting
- Frank Coghlan Jr. - Tommy
- Margaret Armstrong - Mary Callahan
- Kenneth Howell - Chuck
- Joan Sheldon - Ma
- Robert E. Meredith
Screenplay
- Stanley Rauh (Story)
Editing: Edward Mann
Production: Nu Art Films, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film, small town life
More Films by Director: Ben Holmes
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melody in May about?
- Ruth Etting is looking to get away from the glare of publicity for a few days so she heads to the countryside and takes a room in a small boardinghouse. She makes the acquaintance of the owner and her young son who works as a soda jerk in the ice cream parlor and notices that he is teased by the other kids in town so she comes up with a way to help. Ruth sings "St. Louis Blues" & "It Had to Be You".
- Who directed Melody in May?
- Melody in May was directed by Ben Holmes.
- Who stars in Melody in May?
- Melody in May stars Ruth Etting, Frank Coghlan Jr., Margaret Armstrong, Kenneth Howell, Joan Sheldon, Robert E. Meredith.
- How long is Melody in May?
- Melody in May has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Melody in May?
- Melody in May is a Music film.
- Where was Melody in May produced?
- Melody in May was produced in United States of America.