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Broadway Melody Of 1940

1940, Movie, NR, 102 mins

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Aspiring dance team of Astaire and Murphy is separated professionally when, through a case of mistaken names, Murphy is offered the starring role in a big Broadway show. Astaire begins to coach the less-talented Murphy and watches his former partner make a fool out of himself as he becomes a hard-drinking egomaniac. When, on opening night, Murphy becomes too drunk to perform, a masked Astaire takes his place, impressing the audience and the show's leading lady, Powell. Murph... read more leave a comment
Year: 1940
Rated NR

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Cast
Fred Astaire: Johnny Brett
Eleanor Powell: Clara Bennett
George Murphy: King Shaw
Frank Morgan: Bob Casey
Ian Hunter: Bert C. Matthews
Florence Rice: Amy Blake

 

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