Movie
Broadway Melody of 1940
Released: February 9, 1940 (1940)
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genres: Music, Romance, Comedy
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Frank Morgan as Bob Casey
Age at release: 49
- Fred Astaire as Johnny Brett
Age at release: 40
- Ian Hunter as Bert C. Matthews
Age at release: 39
- George Murphy as King Shaw
Age at release: 37
- Libby Taylor as Angel (uncredited)
Age at release: 37
- Florence Rice as Amy Blake
Age at release: 32
- Eleanor Powell as Clare Bennett
Age at release: 27
- Lynne Carver as Emmy Lou Lee
Age at release: 23
- Ann Morriss as Pearl
Age at release: 20
- Trixie Firschke as Juggler
Age at release: 19
Show more cast
- Paul E. Burns as Waiter (uncredited)
Age at release: 59
- Joseph Crehan as Ballroom Manager (uncredited)
Age at release: 56
- Herman Bing as Silhouettist (uncredited)
Age at release: 50
- Joe Yule as Dan (uncredited)
Age at release: 47
- Irving Bacon as Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
Age at release: 46
- Bobby Barber as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
- James Conaty as Seated Nightclub Patron
Age at release: 44
- George Chandler as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
- Bess Flowers as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
- Don Brodie as Barker (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
- James Flavin as Clancy (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
- Barbara Jo Allen as Ms. Konk (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
- Mel Blanc as Panhandler (uncredited)
Age at release: 31
- Mary Field as Second Bride (uncredited)
Age at release: 30
- John Daheim as Barker (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
- Carol Adams as Dancer (uncredited)
Age at release: 21
- Gladys Blake as Miss Martin (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
- Charlotte Arren as Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Johnny Broderick as Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Chick Collins as Sailor (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown