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Broadway Melody of 1936

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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 6  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.6/10

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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... 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 musical to win the Oscar for Best Picture, and is followed by two more renditions. [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Eleanor Powell, Jack Benny, Robert Taylor, Vilma Ebsen, Buddy Ebsen

Director: Roy Del Ruth
Composer: Nacio Herb Brown
Story: Moss Hart
Producer: John Considine

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Jan 22, 1992

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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
Sean Axmaker
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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.

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02/13/08
Emanuel Levy
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Strictly for those who love showbiz nostalgia.

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05/28/07
Dennis Schwartz
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Andre Sennwald
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02/09/06
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Emanuel Levy
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Tuneful, danceful, full of laughs too--fun MGM series entry.

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11/01/04
Steve Crum
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Enjoyable star musical.

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08/14/03
Ken Hanke
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The charm of the film is in some individual performances and musical numbers.

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04/20/03
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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01/01/00
Dave Kehr
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