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Broadway Melody of 1936
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Broadway Melody of 1936

1935-09-20 · 103 min · ★ 6.5

Music · Comedy

Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!

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Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack BennyJack BennyBert Keeler
Eleanor PowellEleanor PowellIrene Foster
Robert TaylorRobert TaylorRobert Gordon
Una MerkelUna MerkelKitty Corbett
Sid SilversSid SilversSnoop
Buddy EbsenBuddy EbsenTed
June KnightJune KnightLillian Brent
Vilma EbsenVilma EbsenSally
Nick Long Jr.Nick Long Jr.Basil
Robert WildhackThe Snorer
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyManaging Editor
Frances LangfordFrances LangfordFrances Langford
Harry StockwellHarry StockwellHarry Stockwell
Don WilsonDon WilsonRadio Announcer (uncredited)
Poppy WildePoppy WildeShowgirl (uncredited)
Wanda PerryWanda PerryShowgirl (uncredited)

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