Movie·1940·1h 42m
Broadway Melody of 1940
The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All
Directed By
Norman Taurog
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
George Oppenheimer, Leon Gordon
Producer
Jack Cummings
Cinematography
Oliver T. Marsh
Editor
Blanche Sewell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
40 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Fred Astaire
Johnny Brett
Eleanor Powell
Clare Bennett
George Murphy
King Shaw
Frank Morgan
Bob Casey
Ian Hunter
Bert C. Matthews
Florence Rice
Amy Blake
Lynne Carver
Emmy Lou Lee
Ann Morriss
Pearl
Trixie Firschke
Juggler
Libby Taylor
Angel (uncredited)
George Chandler
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Miss Martin (uncredited)
Mary Field
Second Bride (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
James Flavin
Clancy (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Dan (uncredited)
Charlotte Arren
Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
Johnny Broderick
Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Jack McGowan
Story
Norman Taurog
Director
George Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Story
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
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