Broadway Serenade
“It's got "Maytime's" glories..."Ziegfeld's" thrills. No wonder 22,000,000 people voted Jeanette MacDonald Queen of Song, Romance and Beauty!”
Synopsis
A married singer, pianist/composer team are struggling to hit it big in New York. Finally, they audition before a Broadway producer, but the producer only wants the singer, leaving the husband without a job and feeling a failure.
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Broadway Serenade (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Jeanette MacDonald
Mary Hale
Lew Ayres
James Geoffrey 'Jimmy' Seymour
Ian Hunter
Larry Bryant
Frank Morgan
Cornelius Collier, Jr.
Wally Vernon
Joey, the Jinx
Rita Johnson
Judith 'Judy' Tyrrell
Virginia Grey
Pearl
William Gargan
Bill Foster
Katharine Alexander
Harriet Ingalls
Al Shean
Herman
Esther Dale
Mrs. Olsen, the Landlady
Franklin Pangborn
Gene, Collier's Composer
E. Alyn Warren
Everett
Paul Hurst
Reynolds, a Drunk
Frank Orth
Mr. Fellows
Esther Howard
Mrs. Fellows
Leon Belasco
'Squeaker'
Kitty McHugh
Kitty - the Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lederer
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Broadway Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Charles Lederer, Hanns Kräly, Lew Lipton, John Taintor Foote
Edward Ward
Oliver T. Marsh
W. Donn Hayes, Harold F. Kress
Robert Z. Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Charles Lederer
Screenplay
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadway Serenade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broadway Serenade about?
A married singer, pianist/composer team are struggling to hit it big in New York. Finally, they audition before a Broadway producer, but the producer only wants the singer, leaving the husband without a job and feeling a failure.
Who directed Broadway Serenade?
Broadway Serenade was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Broadway Serenade?
The principal cast of Broadway Serenade includes Jeanette MacDonald, Lew Ayres, Ian Hunter, Frank Morgan, Wally Vernon.
When was Broadway Serenade released and how long is it?
Broadway Serenade was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Broadway Serenade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broadway Serenade was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broadway Serenade?
Broadway Serenade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).