Lullaby of Broadway
“Big and Gay as the Gay White Way!”
Synopsis
Pretty Melinda Howard has been abroad singing with a musical troupe. She decides to return home to surprise her mother whom she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. She doesn't know that her mother is actually a burnt-out cabaret singer with a love for whiskey. When she arrives at the mansion, she is taken in by the two servants who are friends of her mother's. The house actually belongs to Adolph Hubbell, a kind-hearted Broadway producer who also gets drawn into the charade. Hubbell takes a shine to Melinda and agrees to star her in his next show. Melinda also finds romance with a handsome hoofer who's also in the show. All is going well for Melinda except that she wants to see her mother who keeps putting off their reunion.
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Lullaby Of BroadwayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-13
Top Cast
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Doris Day
Melinda Howard
Gene Nelson
Tom Farnham
S.Z. Sakall
Adolph Hubbell
Billy De Wolfe
Lefty Mack
Gladys George
Jessica Howard
Florence Bates
Mrs. Anna Hubbell
Anne Triola
Gloria Davis
Hanley Stafford
George Ferndel - Producer
Murray Alper
Joe, Bartender at Three O'Clock Club (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Charles Williams
Reporter (uncredited)
Stuart Hall
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Title
- Lullaby of Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Earl Baldwin
Wilfrid M. Cline
Irene Morra
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Irene Morra
Editor
William Jacobs
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lullaby of Broadway
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What is Lullaby of Broadway about?
Pretty Melinda Howard has been abroad singing with a musical troupe. She decides to return home to surprise her mother whom she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. She doesn't know that her mother is actually a burnt-out cabaret singer with a love for whiskey. When she arrives at the mansion, she is taken in by the two servants who are friends of her mother's. The house actually belongs to Adolph Hubbell, a kind-hearted Broadway producer who also gets drawn into the charade. Hubbell takes a shine to Melinda and agrees to star her in his next show. Melinda also finds romance with a handsome hoofer who's also in the show. All is going well for Melinda except that she wants to see her mother who keeps putting off their reunion.
Who directed Lullaby of Broadway?
Lullaby of Broadway was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Lullaby of Broadway?
The principal cast of Lullaby of Broadway includes Doris Day, Gene Nelson, S.Z. Sakall, Billy De Wolfe, Gladys George.
When was Lullaby of Broadway released and how long is it?
Lullaby of Broadway was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lullaby of Broadway?
Lullaby of Broadway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).