Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) — Perfery

(1940)Directed by Norman Taurog102 minMusic, Romance, Comedy

“The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All”

Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.

Fred Astaireas Johnny Brett

Eleanor Powellas Clare Bennett

George Murphyas King Shaw

Frank Morganas Bob Casey

Ian Hunteras Bert C. Matthews

Florence Riceas Amy Blake

Lynne Carveras Emmy Lou Lee

Ann Morrissas Pearl

Trixie Firschkeas Juggler

Libby Tayloras Angel (uncredited)

George Chandleras Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Gladys Blakeas Miss Martin (uncredited)

MF Mary Fieldas Second Bride (uncredited)

Irving Baconas Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)

James Flavinas Clancy (uncredited)

Joe Yuleas Dan (uncredited)

Charlotte Arrenas Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Johnny Broderickas Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Carol Adamsas Dancer (uncredited)

Barbara Jo Allenas Ms. Konk (uncredited)

Bobby Barberas Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Herman Bingas Silhouettist (uncredited)

Mel Blancas Panhandler (uncredited)