Melody Lane (1929)
Carl Laemmle presents Eddie Leonard, "The Minstrel King".
A songwriter leaves his chorus girl sweetheart to join the US Army in WWI. In France he falls in love with French singer Madelon. He is crippled in action. Back in the States, his girl friend there leaves him. But Madelon can't forget him and comes to the USA to work there as singer. Per chance she meets the songwriter, and he is cured. Singing one of his love songs, he knows that he has found the right girl.
Director: Robert F. Hill
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: July 20, 1929
Cast
- Eddie Leonard - Des Dupree
- Josephine Dunn - Dolores Dupree
- Huntley Gordon - Rinaldi
- George E. Stone - Danny
- Rose Coe - Constance Dupree
- Jane La Verne
- Blanche Carter - Nurse
- Jake Kern - Orchestra Leader
- Monte Carter - Stage Manager
Screenplay
- J.G. Hawks
- Robert F. Hill (Adaptation)
- J.G. Hawks (Adaptation)
- Jo Swerling (Theatre Play)
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, minstrel show
More Films by Director: Robert F. Hill
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melody Lane about?
- A songwriter leaves his chorus girl sweetheart to join the US Army in WWI. In France he falls in love with French singer Madelon. He is crippled in action. Back in the States, his girl friend there leaves him. But Madelon can't forget him and comes to the USA to work there as singer. Per chance she meets the songwriter, and he is cured. Singing one of his love songs, he knows that he has found the right girl.
- Who directed Melody Lane?
- Melody Lane was directed by Robert F. Hill.
- Who stars in Melody Lane?
- Melody Lane stars Eddie Leonard, Josephine Dunn, Huntley Gordon, George E. Stone, Rose Coe, Jane La Verne.
- How long is Melody Lane?
- Melody Lane has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Melody Lane?
- Melody Lane is a Drama film.
- Where was Melody Lane produced?
- Melody Lane was produced in United States of America.