Broadway Melody of 1940(1940)
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Broadway Melody of 1940 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.
Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) is a music, romance and comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, released on February 9, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy and Frank Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Leon Gordon, George Oppenheimer, Jack McGowan
- Producers:
- Jack Cummings
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) Trailer
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Broadway Melody of 1940 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Astaire
as Johnny Brett
Eleanor Powell
as Clare Bennett
George Murphy
as King Shaw
Frank Morgan
as Bob Casey
Ian Hunter
as Bert C. Matthews
Florence Rice
as Amy Blake
Lynne Carver
as Emmy Lou Lee
Ann Morriss
as Pearl
Trixie Firschke
as Juggler
Libby Taylor
as Angel (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
as Miss Martin (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Leon Gordon, George Oppenheimer and Jack McGowan, produced by Jack Cummings.
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Broadway Melody of 1940 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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Broadway Melody of 1940 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Broadway Melody of 1940 online?
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Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Broadway Melody of 1940?
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The main cast of Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) includes Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan and Ian Hunter. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Broadway Melody of 1940 released?
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Broadway Melody of 1940 was released on February 9, 1940 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 worth watching?
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Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Broadway Melody of 1940?
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