

Broadway Melody of 1940
1940-02-09 · 102 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Directors
- Norman Taurog
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fred AstaireJohnny Brett
Eleanor PowellClare Bennett
George MurphyKing Shaw
Frank MorganBob Casey
Ian HunterBert C. Matthews
Florence RiceAmy Blake
Lynne CarverEmmy Lou Lee
Ann MorrissPearl
Trixie FirschkeJuggler
Libby TaylorAngel (uncredited)
George ChandlerMr. Jones (uncredited)
Gladys BlakeMiss Martin (uncredited)
Irving BaconOrange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
James FlavinClancy (uncredited)
Joe YuleDan (uncredited)
Bess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Carol AdamsDancer (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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