Broadway Melody of 1936

Broadway Melody of 1936

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1935 · 103 min · ★ 6.5 · Music, Comedy

Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!

Directed by Roy Del Ruth · Written by Jack McGowan

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Jack Benny Bert Keeler
Eleanor Powell Irene Foster
Robert Taylor Robert Gordon
Una Merkel Kitty Corbett
Sid Silvers Snoop
Buddy Ebsen Ted
June Knight Lillian Brent
Vilma Ebsen Sally
Nick Long Jr. Basil
Robert Wildhack The Snorer
Paul Harvey Managing Editor
Frances Langford Frances Langford

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