Broadway Melody of 1936
“You have waited seven years for this!”
Synopsis
Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-14
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Jack Benny
Bert Keeler
Eleanor Powell
Irene Foster
Robert Taylor
Robert Gordon
Una Merkel
Kitty Corbett
Sid Silvers
Snoop
Buddy Ebsen
Ted
June Knight
Lillian Brent
Vilma Ebsen
Sally
Nick Long Jr.
Basil
Robert Wildhack
The Snorer
Paul Harvey
Managing Editor
Frances Langford
Frances Langford
Harry Stockwell
Harry Stockwell
Don Wilson
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Poppy Wilde
Showgirl (uncredited)
Wanda Perry
Showgirl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers
- Original Score
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Original Title
- Broadway Melody of 1936
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers, Moss Hart, Arthur Freed
Nacio Herb Brown
Charles Rosher
Blanche Sewell
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Jack McGowan
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Sid Silvers
Screenplay
Blanche Sewell
Editor
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What is Broadway Melody of 1936 about?
Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!
Who directed Broadway Melody of 1936?
Broadway Melody of 1936 was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Broadway Melody of 1936?
The principal cast of Broadway Melody of 1936 includes Jack Benny, Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers.
When was Broadway Melody of 1936 released and how long is it?
Broadway Melody of 1936 was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Broadway Melody of 1936?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broadway Melody of 1936 was composed by Nacio Herb Brown.