Broadway Through a Keyhole_
"On they come with song and dance! Heedless of the drama that stalks their every move!"
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?
Starring
Constance Cummings, Russ Columbo, Paul Kelly
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Broadway Through a Keyhole was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring ro...
Broadway Through a Keyhole is a Romance, Music, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Constance Cummings
Joan Whelan
Russ Columbo
Clark Brian
Paul Kelly
Frank Rocci
Blossom Seeley
Sybil Smith
Gregory Ratoff
Max Mafoofski
Texas Guinan
Tex Kaley
Hugh O'Connell
Chuck Haskins
Hobart Cavanaugh
Peanuts Dinwiddie
Abe Lyman
Orchestra leader
FW
Frances Williams
Frances Williams
Eddie Foy Jr.
Joan's partner
GM
George Mann
George Mann -Columnist
C. Henry Gordon
Tim Crowley
William Burress
Thomas Barnum
Helen Jerome Eddy
Esther
EA
Edith Allen
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Franklyn Ardell
Columnist #1
Lucille Ball
Chorine / Girl at the Beach
Ronnie Cosby
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Susan Fleming
Chorine
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What is Broadway Through a Keyhole about?
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?
How long is Broadway Through a Keyhole?
Broadway Through a Keyhole has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Broadway Through a Keyhole?
The cast of Broadway Through a Keyhole includes Constance Cummings, Russ Columbo, Paul Kelly, Blossom Seeley, Gregory Ratoff.
What is the rating of Broadway Through a Keyhole?
Broadway Through a Keyhole has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Music
Drama