Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Name: Broadway Melody of 1940
Genre: Music, Romance, Comedy
Released: 1940
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan, Ian Hunter

1h 42m United States of America

Music Romance Comedy

Plot

Johnny Brett and King Shaw, a struggling dance duo in New York City, find their fortunes unexpectedly shifting when a producer spots Johnny's talent. He envisions Johnny as the perfect new partner for the glamorous Clare Bennett. Misunderstanding the producer's intentions and believing he owes money, Johnny mistakenly refers him to King instead. This mix-up sets off a chain of comedic events, highlighting the ups and downs of showbiz while revealing the challenges of friendship and ambition in the dazzling world of Broadway.

Cast

Fred Astaire Eleanor Powell George Murphy Frank Morgan Ian Hunter Florence Rice Lynne Carver Ann Morriss Trixie Firschke Libby Taylor George Chandler Gladys Blake Mary Field Irving Bacon James Flavin