Melody and Moonlight

Melody and Moonlight

1940 · 72 min · ★ 7.5 · Music, Comedy

Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.

Directed by Joseph Santley · Written by Bradford Ropes

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Johnny Downs Danny O'Brian
Barbara Jo Allen Adelaide Barnett
Jonathan Hale Otis Barnett
Jane Frazee Kay Barnett
Frank Jenks Butch Reilly
Jerry Colonna Abner Kellogg
Mary Lee Ginger O'Brien
Claire Carleton Gloria
Marten Lamont Standish Prescott
Jewel McGowan Margie Mason

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