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MUSIC . 1940 . 1h 42m . 6.7/10

Broadway Melody of 1940_

"The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All"

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.

Starring Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy

6.7/10

Rating

1h 42m

Runtime

1940

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All

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.

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Cast

Fred Astaire stars as Johnny Brett in Broadway Melody of 1940.

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Year context

Broadway Melody of 1940 was released 86 years ago in 1940.

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...

Broadway Melody of 1940 is a Music, Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

CAST (20)

Fred Astaire

Eleanor Powell

Eleanor Powell

Clare Bennett

George Murphy

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Bob Casey

Ian Hunter

Bert C. Matthews

Florence Rice

Lynne Carver

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Pearl

Trixie Firschke

Trixie Firschke

Juggler

Libby Taylor

Angel (uncredited)

George Chandler

George Chandler

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Gladys Blake

Miss Martin (uncredited)

Mary Field

Second Bride (uncredited)

Irving Bacon

Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)

James Flavin

Clancy (uncredited)

Joe Yule

Dan (uncredited)

CA

Charlotte Arren

Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

JB

Johnny Broderick

Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Carol Adams

Carol Adams

Dancer (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

February 9, 1940

Status

Released

Runtime

102 min (1h 42m)

Country

United States

Rating

6.7/10 (38 votes)

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What is Broadway Melody of 1940 about?

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 long is Broadway Melody of 1940?

Broadway Melody of 1940 has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Who stars in Broadway Melody of 1940?

The cast of Broadway Melody of 1940 includes Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan, Ian Hunter.

What is the rating of Broadway Melody of 1940?

Broadway Melody of 1940 has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Music Romance Comedy