How long is Broadway Melody of 1940?

Broadway Melody of 1940 is 1 hr 42 min long.

Who is Johnny Brett in Broadway Melody of 1940?

Fred Astaire plays Johnny Brett in the film.

What is Broadway Melody of 1940 about?

In New York City, the dance team of Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) and King Shaw (George Murphy) are at the bottom of the heap, and barely scraping by in dance halls. When a producer, Bob Casey (Frank Morgan), catches sight of Brett's moves, he wants to cast him as the dance partner of the Broadway star Clare Bennett (Eleanor Powell). However, after some misdirection and confusion, Shaw becomes Bennett's partner instead, but Brett still has some dancing to do when Shaw fails to perform.

Broadway Melody of 1940

Name: Broadway Melody of 1940
Duration: 102
Rating: 80

NR 1 hr 42 min

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How long is Broadway Melody of 1940?: Broadway Melody of 1940 is 1 hr 42 min long.

Who directed Broadway Melody of 1940?: Norman Taurog

Who is Johnny Brett in Broadway Melody of 1940?: Fred Astaire plays Johnny Brett in the film.

What is Broadway Melody of 1940 about?: In New York City, the dance team of Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) and King Shaw (George Murphy) are at the bottom of the heap, and barely scraping by in dance halls. When a producer, Bob Casey (Frank Morgan), catches sight of Brett's moves, he wants to cast him as the dance partner of the Broadway star Clare Bennett (Eleanor Powell). However, after some misdirection and confusion, Shaw becomes Bennett's partner instead, but Brett still has some dancing to do when Shaw fails to perform.