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Comet over Broadway is a 1938 American drama film starring Kay Francis, Ian Hunter and Donald Crisp. It was produced and released by Warner Brothers . John Farrow stepped in as director when Busby Berkeley became ill, but Farrow was uncredited on the film.
Comet Over Broadway: Directed by Busby Berkeley, John Farrow. With Kay Francis, Ian Hunter, John Litel, Donald Crisp. Story of a rising stage star and the trouble she causes by her ambition.
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- Drama, Romance
- Busby Berkeley, John Farrow
- 1938-12-03
Adapted from Bryan Foy's unpublished story "Curtain Call," Comet Over Broadway (1938) is the tuneless tale of Eve Appleton (Kay Francis, in a role turned down by Bette Davis), a small town housewife who dreams of becoming an actress.
- Busby Berkeley, John Farrow, Russ Saunders
- Kay Francis
Comet Over Broadway. Summaries. Story of a rising stage star and the trouble she causes by her ambition. Eve Appleton, wife of small-town garage owner Bill Appleton, has theatrical ambitions. Bill gets into an argument with a visiting actor over her, kills him accidentally and is sent to prison.
Comet Over Broadway (1938) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Comet Over Broadway (1938) 12/03/1938 (US) Drama , Romance 1h 9m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Yesterday, the queen of burlesque. Today, the toast of Broadway. Tomorrow, a woman of the shadows. Overview. Story of a rising stage star and the trouble she causes by her ambition. Busby Berkeley. Director. John Farrow. Director. Frank Cavett. Writer.
When Bill is thrown into jail, Eve goes on the road, appearing in one cheap stock company after another to earn enough money for her husband's parole. Seven years pass, during which time Eve becomes the toast of Broadway.
