The Barkleys Of Broadway

A disappointing reunion for the unbeatable team of Astaire and Rogers, the handsomely produced THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY retells with some -- but not enough -- wit a thinly disguised version of what was perceived as the duo's actual working relationship. Astaire and Rogers play Josh and Dinah Barkley, an affectionate and highly successful, if sometimes contentious, married musical comedy team. Trouble comes when Dinah's dramatic ambitions and Josh's jealousy over the attention paid to his wife by a handsome French playwright (Francois) encourage the pair to split both professionally and personally. Although each enjoys considerable solo success, they finally realize t...