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{{short description|1935 film by W. S. Van Dyke, Roy Del Ruth}}
{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Broadway Melody of 1936 | name = Broadway Melody of 1936
| image = PosterBroadwayMelody1936_01.jpg | image = PosterBroadwayMelody1936_01.jpg
| image size = 225px
| caption = original film poster | caption = original film poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = John W. Considine Jr. | producer = John W. Considine Jr.
| writer = Harry W. Conn<br>]<br>Jack McGowan<br>] | writer = Harry W. Conn<br>]<br>Jack McGowan<br>]
| starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
| music = ] | music = ]
| cinematography = ] | cinematography = ]
| editing = ] | editing = ]
| distributor = ] | studio = ]
| distributor = ]
| released = August 25, 1935 ''(])''<br>September 18, 1935 ''(])''<ref name="Brown125">{{cite book |title=Movie Time: A Chronology of Hollywood and the Movie Industry from Its Beginnings to the Present |last=Brown |first=Gene |authorlink= |coauthors= |year= 1995 |publisher=Macmillan |location=New York |isbn=0-02-860429-6 |page=125 |pages= |url= |accessdate=}} In New York, the film opened at the ], the site of many prestigious MGM premieres.</ref>
| released = {{Film date|1935|09|20}}
| runtime = 101 minutes | runtime = 101 minutes
| language = English | language = English
| country = United States | country = United States
| budget = $1,062,000<ref name="Mannix">{{Citation | title = The Eddie Mannix Ledger | publisher = Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study | place = Los Angeles}}.</ref>
| budget =
| gross = | gross = $2,871,000<ref name="Mannix"/>
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'''''Broadway Melody of 1936''''' is a musical film released by ] in 1935.<ref name="Brown125">{{cite book |title=Movie Time: A Chronology of Hollywood and the Movie Industry from Its Beginnings to the Present |last=Brown |first=Gene |year=1995 |publisher=Macmillan |location=New York |isbn=0-02-860429-6 |page= |url=https://archive.org/details/movietimechronol00brow/page/125 }} In New York, the film opened at the ], the site of many prestigious MGM premieres.</ref> In New York, the film opened at the ], the site of many prestigious MGM premieres. It was a follow-up of sorts to the successful '']'', which had been released in 1929, although, there is no story connection with the earlier film beyond the title and some music.


⚫ The film was written by Harry W. Conn, ], Jack McGowan and ]. It was directed by ] and starred ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] (in their film debut). It was nominated for the ].
'''''Broadway Melody of 1936''''' is a musical released by ] in 1935. It was a follow-up of sorts to the successful '']'', which had been released in 1929, although, beyond the title and some music, there is no story connection with the earlier film.

⚫ The film was written by Harry W. Conn, ], Jack McGowan and ]. It was directed by ] and starred ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It was nominated for the ].

In an interview promoting '']'', ] claimed that MGM was on the verge of bankruptcy at the time ''Broadway Melody of 1936'' was made, and it, along with subsequent films starring Eleanor Powell, were so successful the company was rescued.


==Plot== ==Plot==
Irene Foster (]) tries to convince her high school sweetheart ] producer Robert Gordon (]) to give her chance to star in his new musical, but he is too busy with the rich widow (]) backing his show. Irene tries to show Gordon that she has the talent to succeed, but he will not hire her. Things become complicated when she begins impersonating a French dancer, not realizing that the dancer is the invention of a ] (]). Irene Foster (]) tries to convince her high school sweetheart, ] producer Robert Gordon (]), to give her a chance to star in his new musical, but he is too busy with the rich widow (]) backing his show. Irene tries to show Gordon that she has the talent to succeed, but he will not hire her. Things become complicated when she begins impersonating a French dancer, who was actually the invention of a ] (], parodying ]).


==Cast== ==Cast==
* ] as Bert Keeler
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*] as Bert Keeler * ] as Irene Foster
⚫ * ] as Robert Gordon
*] as Irene Foster
* ] as Kitty Corbett
⚫ *] as Robert Gordon {{nb10}}
*] as Kitty Corbett * ] as Snoop Blue
*] as Snoop Blue * ] as Ted Burke
*] as Ted Burke * ] as Lillian Brent
*] as Lillian Brent * ] as Sally Burke
⚫ * Nick Long, Jr. as Basil Newcombe
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* ] as Hornblow (credited as Robert Wildhack)
*] as Sally Burke
⚫ * ] as Scully
⚫ *Nick Long Jr. as Basil Newcombe
⚫ * ] as herself
*Robert Wildhack as Hornblow
⚫ * ] as himself
⚫ *] as Scully

⚫ *] as herself
⚫ ;Cast notes
⚫ *] as himself
⚫ This was Powell's first leading role, and her first film for MGM. She would appear in the next two entries in the Broadway Melody series: '']'' and '']''. (These films were not related to each other in terms of storyline.) This also marked Ebsen's film debut. Though she was dubbed in this film by Marjorie Lane, Eleanor recorded "You Are My Lucky Star" with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Victor 25158).
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], Jack Benny's regular announcer on ''The Jack Benny Program'', is not credited in ''Broadway Melody of 1936'', but his presence in the movie is evident at the beginning where he is the radio show host.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
⚫ '''Cast notes'''
⚫ *This was Powell's first leading role, and her first film for MGM. She would appear in the next two entries in the Broadway Melody series: '']'' and '']''. (These films were not related to each other in terms of storyline.) This also marked Ebsen's film debut. Though she was dubbed in this film by Marjorie Lane, Eleanor recorded "You Are My Lucky Star" with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Victor 25158).


==Soundtrack== ==Soundtrack==
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** Performed by ] ** Performed by ]
** Performed by ], ], ], Nick Long Jr., and ] ** Performed by ], ], ], Nick Long Jr., and ]

* "You Are My Lucky Star" (1935) * "You Are My Lucky Star" (1935)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
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** Performed by ] and Eleanor Powell ** Performed by ] and Eleanor Powell
** Performed by Robert Taylor and chorus ** Performed by Robert Taylor and chorus

* "Broadway Melody" (1929) * "Broadway Melody" (1929)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
** Lyrics by Arthur Freed ** Lyrics by Arthur Freed
** Performed by ] ** Performed by ]

* "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" (1935) * "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" (1935)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
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** Performed by June Knight, Nick Long Jr., and chorus ** Performed by June Knight, Nick Long Jr., and chorus
** Performed by ] ** Performed by ]

* "Sing Before Breakfast" (1935) * "Sing Before Breakfast" (1935)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
** Lyrics by Arthur Freed ** Lyrics by Arthur Freed
** Performed by Buddy Ebsen, Vilma Ebsen, and Eleanor Powell (dubbed by ]) ** Performed by Buddy Ebsen, Vilma Ebsen, and Eleanor Powell (dubbed by ])

* "All I Do Is Dream Of You" (] version) (1934) * "All I Do Is Dream Of You" (] version) (1934)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
** Lyrics by Arthur Freed ** Lyrics by Arthur Freed

* "On a Sunday Afternoon" (1935) * "On a Sunday Afternoon" (1935)
** Music by Nacio Herb Brown ** Music by Nacio Herb Brown
** Lyrics by Arthur Freed ** Lyrics by Arthur Freed
** Performed by Buddy Ebsen and Vilma Ebsen ** Performed by Buddy Ebsen and Vilma Ebsen

* "The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" (1851) * "The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" (1851)
** Written by ] ** Written by ]
** Performed by ]<ref></ref> ** Performed by ]<ref></ref>


==Accolades==
==In popular culture==
The film was nominated for three ] at the ]: ], ], and ], winning the last one.<ref>{{Citation|title=Broadway Melody of 1936|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026144/awards|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> As this film is the second in a film series (though not a direct continuation), it could be viewed as the first "sequel" to ever be nominated for Best Picture.
* Irene apes ] in '']''

* Ted wears a ] sweater
The film is recognized by ] in these lists:
* Ted references ] and ]

* The song "Sing Before Breakfast" references ]
* 2004: ]:
** "You Are My Lucky Star" – Nominated<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afi.com/Docs/100Years/songs400.pdf |title=AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs Nominees |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>

==Box office==
According to MGM records, the film earned $1,655,000 in the US and Canada and $1,216,000 elsewhere resulting in a profit of $691,000.<ref name="Mannix"/>


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}
*Green, Stanley (1999) Hollywood Musicals Year by Year (2nd ed.), pub. Hal Leonard Corporation {{ISBN|0-634-00765-3}} page 48


==External links== ==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0026144}} * {{IMDb title|0026144}}
* {{tcmdb title|69748}} * {{TCMDb title|69748}}
* {{Amg movie|7193}} * {{AFI film|4246}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|broadway_melody_of_1936}}


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Latest revision as of 18:34, 21 December 2024

1935 film by W. S. Van Dyke, Roy Del Ruth
Broadway Melody of 1936
original film poster
Directed byRoy Del Ruth
Written byHarry W. Conn
Moss Hart
Jack McGowan
Sid Silvers
Produced byJohn W. Considine Jr.
StarringJack Benny
Eleanor Powell
Robert Taylor
Una Merkel
Frances Langford
Sid Silvers
Buddy Ebsen
Vilma Ebsen
CinematographyCharles Rosher
Edited byBlanche Sewell
Music byNacio Herb Brown
Production
company		Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributed byLoew's, Inc.
Release date
  • September 20, 1935 (1935-09-20)
Running time101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,062,000
Box office$2,871,000

Broadway Melody of 1936 is a musical film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1935. In New York, the film opened at the Capitol Theatre, the site of many prestigious MGM premieres. It was a follow-up 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.

The film was written by Harry W. Conn, Moss Hart, Jack McGowan and Sid Silvers. It was directed by Roy Del Ruth and starred Jack Benny, Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor, June Knight, Frances Langford, Sid Silvers, Buddy Ebsen and Vilma Ebsen (in their film debut). It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Plot

Irene Foster (Eleanor Powell) tries to convince her high school sweetheart, Broadway producer Robert Gordon (Robert Taylor), to give her a chance to star in his new musical, but he is too busy with the rich widow (June Knight) backing his show. Irene tries to show Gordon that she has the talent to succeed, but he will not hire her. Things become complicated when she begins impersonating a French dancer, who was actually the invention of a gossip columnist (Jack Benny, parodying Walter Winchell).

Cast

Cast notes

This was Powell's first leading role, and her first film for MGM. She would appear in the next two entries in the Broadway Melody series: Broadway Melody of 1938 and Broadway Melody of 1940. (These films were not related to each other in terms of storyline.) This also marked Ebsen's film debut. Though she was dubbed in this film by Marjorie Lane, Eleanor recorded "You Are My Lucky Star" with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Victor 25158).

Don Wilson, Jack Benny's regular announcer on The Jack Benny Program, is not credited in Broadway Melody of 1936, but his presence in the movie is evident at the beginning where he is the radio show host.

Soundtrack

  • "Broadway Rhythm" (1935)
  • "You Are My Lucky Star" (1935)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed; Played during the opening credits
    • Performed by Frances Langford and chorus
    • Performed by Eleanor Powell (dubbed by Marjorie Lane) and chorus
    • Performed by Roger Edens and Eleanor Powell
    • Performed by Robert Taylor and chorus
  • "Broadway Melody" (1929)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed
    • Performed by Harry Stockwell
  • "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" (1935)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed
    • Sung by June Knight, Robert Taylor and chorus
    • Performed by June Knight, Nick Long Jr., and chorus
    • Performed by Frances Langford
  • "Sing Before Breakfast" (1935)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed
    • Performed by Buddy Ebsen, Vilma Ebsen, and Eleanor Powell (dubbed by Marjorie Lane)
  • "All I Do Is Dream Of You" (French version) (1934)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed
  • "On a Sunday Afternoon" (1935)
    • Music by Nacio Herb Brown
    • Lyrics by Arthur Freed
    • Performed by Buddy Ebsen and Vilma Ebsen
  • "The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" (1851)

Accolades

The film was nominated for three Oscars at the 8th Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Writing (Original Story), and Best Dance Direction, winning the last one. As this film is the second in a film series (though not a direct continuation), it could be viewed as the first "sequel" to ever be nominated for Best Picture.

The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:

Box office

According to MGM records, the film earned $1,655,000 in the US and Canada and $1,216,000 elsewhere resulting in a profit of $691,000.

References

  1. ^ The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
  2. Brown, Gene (1995). Movie Time: A Chronology of Hollywood and the Movie Industry from Its Beginnings to the Present. New York: Macmillan. p. 125. ISBN 0-02-860429-6. In New York, the film opened at the Capitol Theatre, the site of many prestigious MGM premieres.
  3. Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) - Soundtracks
  4. Broadway Melody of 1936, retrieved 2018-05-30
  5. "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  • Green, Stanley (1999) Hollywood Musicals Year by Year (2nd ed.), pub. Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN 0-634-00765-3 page 48

External links

Films directed by Roy Del Ruth
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