United States / Feb 09, 1940
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Bess Flowers | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Carol Adams | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Barbara Jo Allen | Ms. Konk (uncredited) |
| Bobby Barber | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Herman Bing | Silhouettist (uncredited) |
| Mel Blanc | Panhandler (uncredited) |
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| Don Brodie | Barker (uncredited) |
| Paul E. Burns | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Chick Collins | Sailor (uncredited) |
| James Conaty | Seated Nightclub Patron |
| Joseph Crehan | Ballroom Manager (uncredited) |
| John Daheim | Barker (uncredited) |
| Bobbie Canvin | Music Maids Member (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Darrell | Music Maids Member (uncredited) |
| Patt Hyatt | Music Maids Member (uncredited) |
| Alice Ludes | Music Maids Member (uncredited) |
| Hal K. Dawson | O'Grady (uncredited) |
| Edgar Dearing | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Jean Del Val | Italian Waiter (uncredited) |
| Eddie Hall | Guest at First Wedding (uncredited) |
| Henry Hebert | Theatregoer (uncredited) |
| Shep Houghton | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) |
| Arthur Stuart Hull | Actor in Top Hat (uncredited) |
| Harry Lash | Barker (uncredited) |
| Hal Le Sueur | Casey's Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| David Lloyd | Callboy (uncredited) |
| Alphonse Martell | French Dancer (uncredited) |
| Frank McLure | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Bert Moorhouse | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Douglas McPhail | Masked Singer (uncredited) |
| Jack Mulhall | George (uncredited) |
| John T. Murray | Ham Actor (uncredited) |
| Wanda Perry | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
| Tom Quinn | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Ridgway | Nightclub Dancer / Chorine at Rehearsal (uncredited) |
| Cyril Ring | Show Backer at Rehearsal / Nightclub Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| Mel Ruick | Orchestra Leader (uncredited) |
| Gertrude Simpson | Stage Mother (uncredited) |
| Walter Soderling | Justice (uncredited) |
| Larry Steers | Theatregoer (uncredited) |
| William Tannen | Harmon (uncredited) |
| Russell Wade | Nightclub Dancer (uncredited) |
| E. Alyn Warren | Pop (uncredited) |
| Denny Wilson | Music Maids Member (uncredited) |
| Blair Woolstencroft | Unicyclist (uncredited) |
Genres
MusicRomanceComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Broadway Melody of 1940 |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 9 febbraio 1940 |
| Production | Jack Cummings |
| Writer | Dore Schary, George Oppenheimer, Leon Gordon, Jack McGowan, Cole Porter |
| Editing | Blanche Sewell |
| Cinematography | Oliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg |
| Assistant directors | Norman Taurog |
| Camera operators | Oliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg |
| Additional photography | Oliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg |
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| Production design | Cedric Gibbons, Edwin B. Willis, John S. Detlie |
| Art direction | Cedric Gibbons, John S. Detlie, Edwin B. Willis |
| Set decoration | Edwin B. Willis, Cedric Gibbons, John S. Detlie |
| Music | Cole Porter |
| Sound | Cole Porter |
| Costume design | Adrian, Fred Valles |
| Makeup | Adrian, Fred Valles |
| Hairstyling | Adrian, Fred Valles |
| Collection | The Broadway Melody Collection |
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