The Broadway Melody
"All talking. All singing. All dancing."
Originally released in 1929. The Broadway Melody is a music/romance film. directed by Harry Beaumont.
Starring Charles King, Anita Page, and Bessie Love
Synopsis
The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie Kerns needs them for his number in one of Francis Zanfield's shows. When Eddie meets Queenie, he soon falls in love with her—but she is already being courted by Jock Warriner, a member of New York high society. Queenie eventually recognizes that, to Jock, she is nothing more than a toy, and that Eddie is in love with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1929
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (157 votes)
Budget
$379K
Production budget
Box Office
$4.4M
11.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles King
as Eddie Kearns
Anita Page
as Queenie Mahoney
Bessie Love
as Harriet 'Hank' Mahoney
Betty Arthur
as Chorus Dancer (uncredited)
J. Emmett Beck
as Babe Hatrick (uncredited)
Nacio Herb Brown
as Pianist (uncredited)
James Burrows
as Singer (uncredited)
Eddie Bush
as Quartet Guitarist and Singer (uncredited)
Ray Cooke
as Bellhop (uncredited)
Drew Demorest
as Turpe - Costumer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $379,000
- Revenue
- $4,358,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broadway Melody about?
The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie Kerns needs them for his number in one of Francis Zanfield's shows. When Eddie meets Queenie, he soon f...
Who directed The Broadway Melody?
The Broadway Melody was directed by Harry Beaumont.
How long is The Broadway Melody?
The Broadway Melody has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Broadway Melody released?
The Broadway Melody was released on February 8, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broadway Melody?
The main cast of The Broadway Melody includes Charles King, Anita Page, Bessie Love, Betty Arthur, J. Emmett Beck.
Is The Broadway Melody worth watching?
The Broadway Melody has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 157 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.