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Broadway Melody of 1940

6.819401h 42mMovieMusicRomanceComedy

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.

DirectorNorman Taurog
WritersDore Schary·George Oppenheimer
ProducerJack Cummings

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman Taurog

FAFred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Johnny Brett
EPEleanor Powell
Eleanor Powell
Clare Bennett
GMGeorge Murphy
George Murphy
King Shaw
FMFrank Morgan
Frank Morgan
Bob Casey
IHIan Hunter
Ian Hunter
Bert C. Matthews
FRFlorence Rice
Florence Rice
Amy Blake
LCLynne Carver
Lynne Carver
Emmy Lou Lee
AMAnn Morriss
Ann Morriss
Pearl
TFTrixie Firschke
Trixie Firschke
Juggler
LTLibby Taylor
Libby Taylor
Angel (uncredited)
GCGeorge Chandler
George Chandler
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
GBGladys Blake
Gladys Blake
Miss Martin (uncredited)

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Broadway Melody of 1940 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Broadway Melody of 1940?

Broadway Melody of 1940 isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Broadway Melody of 1940 on Netflix?

No, Broadway Melody of 1940 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Broadway Melody of 1940 on Amazon Prime Video?

Broadway Melody of 1940 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Broadway Melody of 1940 for free?

Broadway Melody of 1940 isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Broadway Melody of 1940?

Broadway Melody of 1940 is currently the latest film in the Broadway Melody Collection.

Is there a prequel to Broadway Melody of 1940?

Yes — Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) comes before Broadway Melody of 1940 in the Broadway Melody Collection.

Is Broadway Melody of 1940 part of a trilogy?

No — Broadway Melody of 1940 is part of the Broadway Melody Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Broadway Melody Collection?

There are 4 films in the Broadway Melody Collection: The Broadway Melody (1929), Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935), Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) and Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940).