Broadway Melody of 1940

Name: Broadway Melody of 1940
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1940
Duration: 102 min

English • 1940 • 1h 42m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Norman Taurog

Comedy Romance Music

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Taurog

WriterGeorge Oppenheimer, Leon Gordon

CinematographerOliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg

EditorBlanche Sewell

ProducerJack Cummings

Cast

Fred Astaireas Johnny Brett

Eleanor Powellas Clare Bennett

George Murphyas King Shaw

Frank Morgan

Ian Hunteras Bert C. Matthews

Florence Riceas Amy Blake

Lynne Carveras Emmy Lou Lee

Trixie Firschkeas Juggler

Libby Tayloras Angel (uncredited)

George Chandleras Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Gladys Blakeas Miss Martin (uncredited)

Mary Fieldas Second Bride (uncredited)

Irving Baconas Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)

James Flavinas Clancy (uncredited)

Joe Yuleas Dan (uncredited)

Charlotte Arrenas Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Johnny Broderickas Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Carol Adamsas Dancer (uncredited)