It was a followup of sorts to the successful the broadway melody, which had been released in 1929, although, there is no story connection with the earlier film beyond the title and some music. Broadway melody of 1936 got a feelin youre fooling duration. He finds a backer, herman whipple and a leading lady, sally lee. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 directed by roy del ruth. With robert taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, binnie barnes. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Telecharger broadway melody of 1936 film complet en. Robert taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, binnie barnes, buddy ebsen, sophie tucker, judy garland, charles igor gorin. Judy garland, eleanor powell and sophie tucker star in a musical about the lengths to. Judy garland, eleanor powell and sophie tucker star in a musical about the lengths to which a producer and an aspiring star will go to put on a show broadway melody of 1938. Judys first feature film for mgm, broadway melody of 1938 is the second half of this double feature from warner home video. Preceded by the broadway melody 1929 and broadway melody of 1936 1935. The broadway melody, also known as the broadway melody of 1929, is a 1929 american precode musical film and the first sound film to win an academy award for best picture.
Cut versions one or more versions of this work have been cut. Broadway melody of 1940 is a 1940 mgm film musical starring fred astaire, eleanor powell and george murphy astaires first male dancing partner on film. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 in the 1930s, warner brothers had set the standard for movie musicals with their busby berkeley extravaganzas. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 roy del ruth synopsis. Original theatrical trailer for the 1938 mgm film, broadway melody of 1938 released, however in august of 1937, staring. Likable musical with a recycled plot that combines musical and horse racing movie cliches. Foi precedido por the broadway melody e broadway melody of 1936. Im nobodys baby judy garland, the mgm studio orchestra, georgie stoll from andy hardy meets debutante 1940 5. The broadway melody was released in 1929 and won best picture at the 2nd academy awards ceremony.
Among them was judy garlands starisborn mgm feature film debut in broadway melody of 1938 1937. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing broadway melody of 1938 near you. Broadway melody of 1936 1935broadway melody of 1938 dvd. Other studios, notably mgm, tried to emulate the success of warners backstage musicals by making them even bigger and. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 official trailer robert taylor. He gets an offer of money by lillian, if she can dance in his show. When the horse is injured during its first race, its former owner eleanor powell shows up trying to make sure its well looked after. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival. Other articles where broadway melody of 1938 is discussed. However, that project was abandoned, and the numbers that had been filmed for this project were placed into thousands cheer 1943 and broadway rhythm 1944. Broadway melody of 1938, actually released in 1937, was judys. Robert taylor returns as a theater impresario, and powells love interest.
Another film in the series was planned, broadway melody of 1943 starring eleanor powell, gene kelly, and lena horne. The screenplay is an afterthought of an afterthought robert taylor steve raleigh plays a broadway producer trying to get the bucks for a really big show from dithering broadway angel raymond walburn herman whipple and his predatory, younger. Sally purchases a horse, she used to train when her parents had a farm before the depression and with to exvaudevillians, sonny ledford and peter trott she trains it to win a race, providing the money steve. Broadway melody of 1938 is a 1937 american musical film produced by metrogoldwynmayer and directed by roy del ruth. Broadway producer robert taylor bets show on stars eleanor powell horse at saratoga.
George murphy and buddy ebsen are a pair of itinerant vaudevillians who get a job taking care of a champion thoroughbred for rayond walburn. Broadway melody of 1936 is a musical film released by metrogoldwynmayer in 1935. It was one of the first musicals to feature a technicolor sequence, which sparked the trend of color being used in a flurry of musicals that would hit the screens in 19291930. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 full movie download full hd. Eleanor powell, george murphy, buddy ebsen, sophie tucker, and fourteen year old garland override the plotwill the champion horse win the purse to produce the show. Over the rainbow judy garland, the mgm studio orchestra, herbert stothart from the wizard of oz 1939 4. Broadway melody of 1938 is a 1937 english film stars robert taylor, roy del ruth, jack mcgowan, jack mcgowan, sid silvers, eleanor powell, george murphy, binnie barnes, buddy ebsen, sophie tucker, judy garland, charles igor gorin, raymond walburn, robert benchley, willie howard, charley grapewin, robert wildhack, billy gilbert, barnett parker, helen. Broadway melody of 1938 produced and released in 1937 is to put it mildly a variable film in its quality but not in its appeal. Broadway melody of 1938 film by del ruth 1937 britannica. Watch broadway melody of 1938 prime video amazon uk. Title sequence from the film broadway melody of 1938 1937, directed by roy del ruth, starring robert taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, judy garland. Gordons old class mate irene, tries to get the leading role in this show, but lillian insists in getting this part herself. Overview of broadway melody of 1938, 1937, directed by roy del ruth, with. A broadway producer desperately seeks backing for his show, and his prayers are answered when the stars horse wins a race.
Taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, at turner classic movies. Gems from the mgm films when the complete extended version was included, along. This is a film of its time and so should not be judged by our modern standards, but the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Read the full synopsis of broadway melody of 1938, 1937, directed by roy del ruth, with robert taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, at turner classic movies. Broadway melody of 1938 third in the series of four, starring eleanore powell, and george murphy as her dance partner. Gable to a portrait of hollywoods king in broadway melody of 1938 and both actresses notch out career breakthroughs. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 official trailer robert.
The film stars eleanor powell and robert taylor and features buddy ebsen, george murphy, judy garland, sophie tucker, raymond walburn, robert. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor powell musical movie hd steve raleight wants to produce a show on broadway. It was directed by norman taurog and features music by cole porter, including begin the beguine the film was the fourth and final entry in mgms broadway melody series of films, and is notable for being the only onscreen pairing of. They had another hit with broadway melody of 1936 1935, which was tap dancer eleanor powells first mgm film, and featured matineeidol costar robert. Broadway melody of 1938 cast and crew cast photos and. This film reunites the two leads from broadway melody of 1936, taylor. Jack mcgowan screen play, jack mcgowan original story stars. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 the movie database tmdb. This third broadway melody film features robert taylor, eleanor powell and a few wellknown performers including fifteenyearold judy garland, buddy ebsen. This third broadway melody film features robert taylor, eleanor powell. Watch broadway melody of 1940 film gorillas on dailymotion. The third broadway melody film has a strange blend of plot elements. Heading a cast studded with talented performers, radiant eleanor powell plays a gir. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 wealthy caroline whipple backs a musical revue by handsome young steve raleigh robert taylor.
Broadway melody of 1936 is a 1935 musical film directed by roy del ruth, starring eleanor powell, robert taylor, and jack benny taylor is robert gordon, a broadway producer, who is looking for a star for his upcoming show. Sally purchases a horse, she used to train when her parents had a farm before the depression and with two ex. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 british board of film. Steve raleight wants to produce a show on broadway.
In new york, the film opened at the capitol theatre, the site of many prestigious mgm premieres. The film stars eleanor powell and robert taylor and features buddy ebsen, george murphy, judy garland, sophie tucker, raymond walburn, robert benchley. See the full list of broadway melody of 1938 cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Although the actors and horse are quite fun, i loved this film most for the music. Broadway melody of 1936broadway melody of 1938 movie description eleanor powell taps the spangled ebullience of broadway rhythm in broadway melody of 1936, 15yearold judy garland sings a smitten dear mr. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor powell musical movie hd steve raleight wants to produce a show on. The film is essentially a backstage musical revue, featuring highbudget sets and cinematography in the mgm musical tradition. Gable stole the film from such stars as robert taylor, eleanor powell, george murphy, and the inimitable sophie tucker. Irene foster powell is roberts old high school sweetheart, who arrives in new york to look robert up and ask him for a part in the show. The former featured a number of irving berlin tunes, including the girl on the police gazette, and the latter was especially noted for judy garlands rendition of dear mr. But caroline whipple forces steve to use a known star, not a newcomer. Broadway melody of 1938 1937 cast and crew moviefone. Watch broadway melody of 1938 full movie in hd visit steve raleight wants to produce a show on broadway.
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