Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1937 · 1h 50m

Broadway Melody of 1938

Broadway Melody of 1938 poster
Director
Roy Del Ruth
Cast
Robert Taylor as Steve Raleigh Eleanor Powell as Sally Lee George Murphy as Sonny Ledford Binnie Barnes as Caroline Whipple Buddy Ebsen as Peter Trot Sophie Tucker as Alice Clayton
Crew
William H. Daniels — Director of Photography Blanche Sewell — Editor Nacio Herb Brown — Original Music Composer Arthur Freed — Original Music Composer Jack McGowan — Screenplay Jack McGowan — Story
Tagline

So New It's A Year Ahead!

Synopsis

Steve Raleight wants to produce a show on Broadway. He finds a backer, Herman Whipple and a leading lady, Sally Lee. But Caroline Whipple forces Steve to use a known star, not a newcomer. Sally purchases a horse, she used to train when her parents had a farm before the depression and with to ex-vaudevillians, Sonny Ledford and Peter Trott she trains it to win a race, providing the money Steve needs for his show.

Trailer Broadway Melody of 1938 — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dancingdancehorse raceshow businesshorsemusicaltap dancinghorse trackdancing in the streetchorus girlbroadway musicalsong and dance
Key Collaborators
Roy Del Ruth Director William H. Daniels Director of Photography Blanche Sewell Editor Nacio Herb Brown Original Music Composer Arthur Freed Original Music Composer Jack McGowan Screenplay Jack McGowan Story Sid Silvers Story Jack Cummings Producer Adrian Costume Design
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