Broadway Melody of 1940 (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.
Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Music, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 9, 1940
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Dore Schary (Story)
- George Oppenheimer (Screenplay)
- Leon Gordon (Screenplay)
- Jack McGowan (Story)
- Cole Porter (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Oliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg
Editing: Blanche Sewell
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broadway Melody of 1940 about?
- 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.
- Who directed Broadway Melody of 1940?
- Broadway Melody of 1940 was directed by Norman Taurog.
- Who stars in Broadway Melody of 1940?
- Broadway Melody of 1940 stars Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan, Ian Hunter, Florence Rice.
- How long is Broadway Melody of 1940?
- Broadway Melody of 1940 has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Broadway Melody of 1940?
- Broadway Melody of 1940 is a Music, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Broadway Melody of 1940 produced?
- Broadway Melody of 1940 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Broadway Melody of 1940?
- The themes of Broadway Melody of 1940 include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.