The Barkleys of Broadway (1949)

Name: The Barkleys of Broadway
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1949
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Oscar Levant, Billie Burke, Jacques François

1h 48m United States of America

Comedy Romance

Plot

Josh and Dinah Barkley, a renowned musical-comedy duo, navigate the highs and lows of their tumultuous yet fervent romance. Dinah grows weary of being typecast in the cheerful musicals helmed by Josh, feeling her talents are stifled. Seeking to challenge herself and break free from his shadow, she opts to star in a serious drama directed by a different man. This decision sends ripples through their dynamic, forcing both to confront their personal aspirations and the complexities of their relationship.

Cast

Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Oscar Levant Billie Burke Jacques François Gale Robbins George Zucco Clinton Sundberg Inez Cooper Carol Brewster Wilson Wood Margaret Bert Claire Carleton Lorinne Crawford Mary Jo Ellis