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Broadway Melody of 1940 is a 1940 MGM film musical starring Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and George Murphy (Astaire's first male dancing partner on film). It was directed by Norman Taurog and features music by Cole Porter, including "Begin the Beguine".
Broadway Melody of 1940: Directed by Norman Taurog. With Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan. Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York.
Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Mar 20, 2021 · Special Features: Making-of Featurette: "Begin the Beguine" (hosted by Ann Miller); "Our Gang Comedies: The Big Premiere"; MGM Cartoon: "The Milky Way" ; Original Theatrical Trailer (HD). Directed...
Befuddled producer Bob Casey wants a new partner for star Clare Bennett, but Brett thinks the caller is a bill collector and in a panic says that he is King Shaw. Because of this casting mixup, the wrong man gets a major role in a Broadway show.
Broadway Melody of 1940 - (Original Trailer) A vaudeville team breaks up when both men fall for the same gorgeous hoofer in Broadway Melody of 1940 starring Fred Astaire.
In New York City, the dance team of Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) and King Shaw (George Murphy) are at the bottom of the heap, and barely scraping by in dance halls.
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Broadway Melody of 1940. The class of the Broadway Melody series with the burnished talents of Astaire and Murphy, and the timeless tunes of Cole Porter. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Oscar-honoree and Golden Globe-winner Fred Astaire ("Top Hat," "The Towering Inferno") stars in this enjoyable musical about the friendship and rivalry between two...
Overview. 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.
