Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)
86 %
Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 6 Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Synopsis: A Broadway musical producer is beset by romantic and professional problems when his former girlfriend joins the cast -- and gets annoyed when he doesn't realize who she is. Meanwhile, a columnist (Benny) with his own agenda stirs up trouble, too. Follows Broadway Melody (1929), the first... [More]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Starring: Eleanor Powell, Jack Benny, Robert Taylor, Vilma Ebsen, Buddy Ebsen
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The original story is credited to Moss Hart... but it was all about the production numbers and the spotlight dances by Powell.
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04/06/08
Despite Robert Taylor's stiff, non-singing tunr, this is the second and best of the four Broadway Melody MGM made, largely due to Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown's songs and Eleanor Powell's dazzling dancing.
02/13/08
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03/25/06
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02/09/06
The charm of the film is in some individual performances and musical numbers.
04/20/03
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