Broadway Melody of 1940

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In Theaters: February 9, 1940

1h 43m | Musical


The tale itself is a typical backstage contrivance: Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) and King Shaw (George Murphy) are a couple of hoofers working in a dance hall for peanuts. Due to mistaken identity, King gets tapped for the lead in a Broadway show opposite big star Clare Bennett (Eleanor Powell) rather than Johnny. But when King drowns his trouble in booze on opening night, Johnny covers for him, taking his place in the show.

Director: Norman Taurog
Producer(s): Jack Cummings
Cast: Frank Morgan, Frank Morgan, Lynne Carver, Ian Hunter, Fred Astaire
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