Washington Melodrama
“LOVE SECRETS OF A MILLIONAIRE'S DANGEROUS AGE!”
Synopsis
An elderly businessman plans what he thinks is an innocent night on the town while his wife is away. Instead, he finds himself involved in a showgirl's murder.
Top Cast
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Frank Morgan
Calvin Claymore
Ann Rutherford
Laurie Claymore
Kent Taylor
Hal Thorne
Dan Dailey
Whitney King
Lee Bowman
Ronnie Colton
Fay Holden
Elizabeth Claymore
Virginia Grey
Teddy Carlyle
Anne Gwynne
Mary Morgan
Sara Haden
Harriet Harringan
Olaf Hytten
Parry
Douglass Dumbrille
District Attorney Donnelly
Cliff Clark
Simpson
Hal K. Dawson
Logan
Thurston Hall
Sen. Morton
Joseph Crehan
Phil Sampson
Frederick Burton
Dean Lawford
Howard Hickman
Bishop Chatterton
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Curzon
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Parsonnet, Roy Chanslor
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Washington Melodrama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Marion Parsonnet, Roy Chanslor, Jeanie Macpherson
David Snell
Harold Rosson
Gene Ruggiero
Edgar Selwyn
Department Leadership Roster
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Marion Parsonnet
Screenplay
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Edgar Selwyn
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Melodrama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Washington Melodrama about?
An elderly businessman plans what he thinks is an innocent night on the town while his wife is away. Instead, he finds himself involved in a showgirl's murder.
Who directed Washington Melodrama?
Washington Melodrama was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Washington Melodrama?
The principal cast of Washington Melodrama includes Frank Morgan, Ann Rutherford, Kent Taylor, Dan Dailey, Lee Bowman.
When was Washington Melodrama released and how long is it?
Washington Melodrama was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Washington Melodrama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Washington Melodrama was composed by David Snell.