Broadway Melody of 1940

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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.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 03/15/2005Starring: Fred Astaire George MurphyRun time: 102 minutesRating: NrDirector: Norman Taurog

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One of the most famous tap numbers in film history distinguishesBroadway Melody of 1940, the fourth and final installment in MGM's Broadway Melody series. When Clare Bennett (Eleanor Powell, who had appeared in Broadway Melody of 1936 and 1938) needs a new partner for her hit Broadway show, small-time hoofers Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire in his MGM debut) and King Shaw (George Murphy) get their big chance.But due to a case of mistaken identity, King, rather than the more talented Johnny, gets the job, and the girl. Astaire and Powell can't match the chemistry he had with Ginger Rogers at RKO, but she was the best technical dancer he was ever teamed with, and the sense of fun they share is infectious.Their above-mentioned tap duet to Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine" is legendary, but there are other fine moments as well: Astaire and Murphy's duet "Please Don't Monkey with Broadway," Powell's athletic number with a chorus of sailors "I Am the Captain," Astaire playing the piano and singing "I've Got My Eyes on You," and his and Powell's high-velocity duet "Jukebox Dance."--David Horiuchi

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - SHE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST DANCERS OF ALL-TIME!!!
I do not often post reviews or respond to reviews as I am doing here, but after reading R. L. Pulliam's remarks about Eleanor Powell, I feel the need to do so because I wouldn't want anyone who may be just discovering Ms. Powell's talents to get the wrong idea about her dancing because of R. L. Pulliam's remarks.

While I do believe that R. L. Pulliam is entitled to his opinion when it comes to Powell's dancing style, at the same time, I must take exception to the remarks that Powell ... Read More
Rating: - Last of the Great Black & White Musicals
Like many of the musicals of the thirties and forties, the story is a little tough to get through.But the swing dance number of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine" is something, the likes of which, we'll never see again.
Rating: - Just Fabulous
This movie was corny but the dancing was terrific...the quality of the video was very good...receivedin a timely manner.
Rating: - A Classic
This movie is now 68 years old.
The last dance sequence with Fred Astaire and
Eleanor Powell would probably be one of the
greatest dances of all time.
Even Frank Sinatra in "That's Entertainment"
said "you will never see the likes of this
again"
Watch it again and again and I'm sure
you'll agree.

Rating: - Broadway Melody of 1940
I had forgotten what an amazing dancer Eleanor Powell was...she keeps up almost step for step with Astaire.This is a good old fashioned musical as we all remember them.Somewhat skimpy plot, but the music and dancing are superb.
Very good overall, can recommend ....... great escape !!!!!!