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Broadway Melody of 1940

6.919401h 42mMovieMusicRomanceDrama

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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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 isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).