Melody and Moonlight
Synopsis
Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradford Ropes
- Original Title
- Melody and Moonlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Bradford Ropes, David Silverstein, George R. Brown, Sol Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Bradford Ropes
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody and Moonlight
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What is Melody and Moonlight about?
Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
Who directed Melody and Moonlight?
Melody and Moonlight was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Melody and Moonlight?
The principal cast of Melody and Moonlight includes Johnny Downs, Barbara Jo Allen, Jonathan Hale, Jane Frazee, Frank Jenks.
When was Melody and Moonlight released and how long is it?
Melody and Moonlight was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.