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Broadway Melody of 1940
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Broadway Melody of 1940

1940-02-09 · 102 min · ★ 6.9

Music · Romance · Drama

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.

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Directors
Norman Taurog
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fred AstaireFred AstaireJohnny Brett
Eleanor PowellEleanor PowellClare Bennett
George MurphyGeorge MurphyKing Shaw
Frank MorganFrank MorganBob Casey
Ian HunterIan HunterBert C. Matthews
Florence RiceFlorence RiceAmy Blake
Lynne CarverLynne CarverEmmy Lou Lee
Ann MorrissAnn MorrissPearl
Trixie FirschkeTrixie FirschkeJuggler
Libby TaylorLibby TaylorAngel (uncredited)
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerMr. Jones (uncredited)
Gladys BlakeGladys BlakeMiss Martin (uncredited)
Mary FieldSecond Bride (uncredited)
Irving BaconIrving BaconOrange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinClancy (uncredited)
Joe YuleJoe YuleDan (uncredited)
Charlotte ArrenOpera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
Johnny BroderickPianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Carol AdamsCarol AdamsDancer (uncredited)

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