

Broadway Melody of 1936
1935-09-20 · 103 min · ★ 6.5
Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!
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- Directors
- Roy Del Ruth
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack BennyBert Keeler
Eleanor PowellIrene Foster
Robert TaylorRobert Gordon
Una MerkelKitty Corbett
Sid SilversSnoop
Buddy EbsenTed
June KnightLillian Brent
Vilma EbsenSally
Nick Long Jr.Basil
Paul HarveyManaging Editor
Frances LangfordFrances Langford
Harry StockwellHarry Stockwell
Don WilsonRadio Announcer (uncredited)
Poppy WildeShowgirl (uncredited)
Wanda PerryShowgirl (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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