Broadway Melody of 1940
Seen it?1940 | 102 min | Music, Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Taurog
- Fred AstaireJohnny Brett
- Eleanor PowellClare Bennett
- George MurphyKing Shaw
- Frank MorganBob Casey
- Ian HunterBert C. Matthews
- Florence RiceAmy Blake
- Lynne CarverEmmy Lou Lee
- Ann MorrissPearl
- Trixie FirschkeJuggler
- Libby TaylorAngel (uncredited)