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Broadway Melody of 1940

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, February 9 1940
84 years ago
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Portrait of Fred AstaireFred AstaireFred Astaire was 40 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Johnny Brett'.
Birthday: Wed, May 10 1899 –
Mon, Jun 22 1987
Portrait of Eleanor PowellEleanor PowellEleanor Powell was 27 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Clare Bennett'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 21 1912 –
Thu, Feb 11 1982
Portrait of George MurphyGeorge MurphyGeorge Murphy was 37 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'King Shaw'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 04 1902 –
Sun, May 03 1992
Portrait of Frank MorganFrank MorganFrank Morgan was 49 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Bob Casey'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 01 1890 –
Sun, Sep 18 1949
Portrait of Ian HunterIan HunterIan Hunter was 39 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Bert C. Matthews'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 13 1900 –
Tue, Sep 23 1975
Portrait of Florence RiceFlorence RiceFlorence Rice was 32 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Amy Blake'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 14 1907 –
Sat, Feb 23 1974
Portrait of Lynne CarverLynne CarverLynne Carver was 23 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Emmy Lou Lee'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 13 1916 –
Fri, Aug 12 1955
Portrait of Ann MorrissAnn MorrissAnn Morriss was 20 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Pearl'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 05 1919 –
Thu, Jun 30 1994
Portrait of Trixie FirschkeTrixie FirschkeTrixie Firschke was 19 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Juggler'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 14 1920 –
Sat, Sep 22 2001
Portrait of Libby TaylorLibby TaylorLibby Taylor was 37 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Angel (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 20 1902 –
Wed, Aug 23 1961
Portrait of George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerGeorge Chandler was 41 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Mr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 30 1898 –
Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Gladys BlakeGladys BlakeGladys Blake was 19 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Miss Martin (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 12 1920 –
Sat, May 21 1983
Portrait of Mary FieldMary FieldMary Field was 30 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Second Bride (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 10 1909 –
Wed, Jun 12 1996
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving BaconIrving Bacon was 46 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of James FlavinJames FlavinJames Flavin was 33 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Clancy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 14 1906 –
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Portrait of Joe YuleJoe YuleJoe Yule was 47 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Dan (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 30 1892 –
Thu, Mar 30 1950
Portrait of Charlotte ArrenCharlotte ArrenCharlotte Arren was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny BroderickJohnny BroderickJohnny Broderick was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess FlowersBess Flowers was 41 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Carol AdamsCarol AdamsCarol Adams was 21 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1918 –
Mon, Apr 09 2012
Portrait of Barbara Jo AllenBarbara Jo AllenBarbara Jo Allen was 33 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Ms. Konk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 02 1906 –
Sat, Sep 14 1974
Portrait of Bobby BarberBobby BarberBobby Barber was 45 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 17 1894 –
Mon, May 24 1976
Portrait of Herman BingHerman BingHerman Bing was 50 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Silhouettist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 29 1889 –
Thu, Jan 09 1947
Portrait of Mel BlancMel BlancMel Blanc was 31 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Panhandler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 30 1908 –
Mon, Jul 10 1989
Portrait of Don BrodieDon BrodieDon Brodie was 35 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 29 1904 –
Mon, Jan 08 2001
Portrait of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns was 59 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 25 1881 –
Wed, May 17 1967
Portrait of Chick CollinsChick CollinsChick Collins was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Sailor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James ConatyJames ConatyJames Conaty was 44 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Seated Nightclub Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Sun, Dec 18 1955
Portrait of Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanJoseph Crehan was 56 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Ballroom Manager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Fri, Apr 15 1966
Portrait of John DaheimJohn DaheimJohn Daheim was 23 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 16 1916 –
Sun, Sep 22 1991
Portrait of Bobbie CanvinBobbie CanvinBobbie Canvin was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Music Maids Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeanne DarrellJeanne DarrellJeanne Darrell was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Music Maids Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patt HyattPatt HyattPatt Hyatt was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Music Maids Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alice LudesAlice LudesAlice Ludes was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Music Maids Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal K. DawsonHal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson was 43 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'O'Grady (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Tue, Feb 17 1987
Portrait of Edgar DearingEdgar DearingEdgar Dearing was 46 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 03 1893 –
Sat, Aug 17 1974
Portrait of Sayre DearingSayre DearingSayre Dearing was 40 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 19 1899 –
Thu, Jul 05 1979
Portrait of Jean Del ValJean Del ValJean Del Val was 48 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Italian Waiter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 15 1891 –
Thu, Mar 13 1975
Portrait of Eddie HallEddie HallEddie Hall was 28 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Guest at First Wedding (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of Henry HebertHenry HebertHenry Hebert was 60 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Theatregoer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 12 1879 –
Wed, Jan 18 1956
Portrait of Shep HoughtonShep HoughtonShep Houghton was 25 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Specialty Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 04 1914 –
Thu, Dec 15 2016
Portrait of Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart Hull was 61 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Actor in Top Hat (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 08 1878 –
Wed, Feb 28 1951
Portrait of Harry LashHarry LashHarry Lash was 38 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 30 1901 –
Sun, May 29 1949
Portrait of Hal Le SueurHal Le SueurHal Le Sueur was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Casey's Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David LloydDavid LloydDavid Lloyd was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Callboy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alphonse MartellAlphonse MartellAlphonse Martell was 49 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'French Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 27 1890 –
Thu, Mar 18 1976
Portrait of Frank McLureFrank McLureFrank McLure was 46 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Sun, Oct 23 1960
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse was 45 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Douglas McPhailDouglas McPhailDouglas McPhail was 25 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Masked Singer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 16 1914 –
Wed, Dec 06 1944
Portrait of Jack MulhallJack MulhallJack Mulhall was 52 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'George (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 06 1887 –
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Portrait of John T. MurrayJohn T. MurrayJohn T. Murray was 53 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Ham Actor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Feb 12 1957
Portrait of Wanda PerryWanda PerryWanda Perry was 22 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Bridesmaid (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 24 1917 –
Sun, Feb 17 1985
Portrait of Tom QuinnTom QuinnTom Quinn was 37 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 22 1903 –
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Portrait of Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwaySuzanne Ridgway was 22 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Nightclub Dancer / Chorine at Rehearsal (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1918 –
Mon, May 06 1996
Portrait of Cyril RingCyril RingCyril Ring was 47 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Show Backer at Rehearsal / Nightclub Headwaiter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 05 1892 –
Mon, Jul 17 1967
Portrait of Mel RuickMel RuickMel Ruick was 41 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Orchestra Leader (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 08 1898 –
Sun, Dec 24 1972
Portrait of Gertrude SimpsonGertrude SimpsonGertrude Simpson was 49 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Stage Mother (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 16 1890 –
Mon, Jul 23 1979
Portrait of Walter SoderlingWalter SoderlingWalter Soderling was 67 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Justice (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 13 1872 –
Sat, Apr 10 1948
Portrait of Larry SteersLarry SteersLarry Steers was 51 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Theatregoer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Portrait of William TannenWilliam TannenWilliam Tannen was 28 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Harmon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1911 –
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Portrait of Russell WadeRussell WadeRussell Wade was 22 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 21 1917 –
Sat, Dec 09 2006
Portrait of E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn Warren would have been no older than 65 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Pop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 31 1874 –
Mon, Jan 22 1940
Portrait of Denny WilsonDenny WilsonDenny Wilson was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Music Maids Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Blair WoolstencroftBlair WoolstencroftBlair Woolstencroft was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Unicyclist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Norman TaurogNorman TaurogNorman Taurog was 40 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Director'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 23 1899 –
Tue, Apr 07 1981
Portrait of Oliver T. MarshOliver T. MarshOliver T. Marsh was 48 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 30 1892 –
Mon, May 05 1941
Portrait of John S. DetlieJohn S. DetlieJohn S. Detlie was >> in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Assistant Art Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph RuttenbergJoseph RuttenbergJoseph Ruttenberg was 50 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1889 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of George OppenheimerGeorge OppenheimerGeorge Oppenheimer was 40 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 07 1900 –
Sun, Aug 14 1977
Portrait of Leon GordonLeon GordonLeon Gordon was 49 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 12 1891 –
Mon, Jan 04 1960
Portrait of Jack CummingsJack CummingsJack Cummings was 34 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 16 1905 –
Fri, Apr 28 1989
Portrait of Blanche SewellBlanche SewellBlanche Sewell was 41 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 27 1898 –
Wed, Feb 02 1949
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons was 46 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis was 47 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Cole PorterCole PorterCole Porter was 48 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Songs, Lyricist'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 09 1891 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of AdrianAdrianAdrian was 36 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 03 1903 –
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Portrait of Jack McGowanJack McGowanJack McGowan was 46 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Story'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 12 1894 –
Sat, May 28 1977
Portrait of Dore ScharyDore ScharyDore Schary was 34 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Story'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 31 1905 –
Mon, Jul 07 1980
Portrait of Fred VallesFred VallesFred Valles was 53 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Tue, May 04 1886 –
Sun, Apr 12 1970