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Still from The Barkleys of Broadway — The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) — Charles WaltersPhotographed by Harry Stradling Sr.

Poster for The Barkleys of Broadway

Charles Walters

The Barkleys of Broadway

English / 1949 / 1h 48m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.47/5·2.9K ratings·779 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful musical-comedy team, known for their stormy but passionate relationship. Dinah feels overshadowed by Josh and limited by the lighthearted musical roles he directs her in. So she decides to stretch her skills by taking a role in a serious drama, directed by another man.

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MGM Musicals from the Golden Age
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharles Walters

WriterBetty Comden, Adolph Green

CinematographerHarry Stradling Sr.

ComposerHarry Warren, George Gershwin

EditorAlbert Akst

ProducerArthur Freed

Cast

Fred Astaireas Josh Barkley

Ginger Rogersas Dinah Barkley

Oscar Levantas Ezra Millar

Billie Burkeas Mrs. Livingston Belney

Gale Robbinsas Shirlene May

Jacques Françoisas Jacques Barredout

George Zuccoas Judge

Clinton Sundbergas Bert Felsher

Inez Cooperas Pamela Driscoll

Carol Brewsteras Gloria Amboy

Wilson Woodas Larry

Margaret Bertas Mary (uncredited)

Claire Carletonas Marie (uncredited)

Lorinne Crawfordas Cleo Fernby (uncredited)

Mary Jo Ellisas Clementine (uncredited)

Joyce Mathewsas Genevieve (uncredited)

Frank Fergusonas Mr. Perkins (uncredited)

Roberta Johnsonas Henrietta (uncredited)

Dick Gordonas Audience Member (uncredited)

Patrick Milleras Bobby Soxer (uncredited)

The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) | Criteria