Melody and Moonlight (1940)
Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
Director: Joseph Santley
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 10, 1940
Cast
- Johnny Downs - Danny O'Brian
- Barbara Jo Allen - Adelaide Barnett
- Jonathan Hale - Otis Barnett
- Jane Frazee - Kay Barnett
- Frank Jenks - Butch Reilly
- Jerry Colonna - Abner Kellogg
- Mary Lee - Ginger O'Brien
- Claire Carleton - Gloria
- Marten Lamont - Standish Prescott
- Jewel McGowan - Margie Mason
Screenplay
- Bradford Ropes (Screenplay)
- David Silverstein (Story)
- George R. Brown (Lyricist)
- Sol Meyer (Lyricist)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
dancing, dancer
More Films by Director: Joseph Santley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melody and Moonlight about?
- Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
- Who directed Melody and Moonlight?
- Melody and Moonlight was directed by Joseph Santley.
- Who stars in Melody and Moonlight?
- Melody and Moonlight stars Johnny Downs, Barbara Jo Allen, Jonathan Hale, Jane Frazee, Frank Jenks, Jerry Colonna.
- How long is Melody and Moonlight?
- Melody and Moonlight has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Melody and Moonlight?
- Melody and Moonlight is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Melody and Moonlight produced?
- Melody and Moonlight was produced in United States of America.